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Sherwood Playrite vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Playrite is way more affordable and built for beginners who just need something durable to learn on, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec stick with a low kick point built for players who already know how to shoot. These two sticks are not really competing for the same player.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$60US$100 cheaper
US$160
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You are just starting out and do not want to spend much
  • You need something tough that can take abuse during early skill development
  • Budget is the top priority and performance details do not matter yet

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

  • You are a stronger, experienced player who can load a 105 flex consistently
  • You want a legitimate pro-stock build with a real NHL curve and layup
  • You shoot often and want a low kick point that rewards quick, snappy releases

Sherwood

Playrite

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

Price
$59.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
15, 25, 35, 45
105
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28
T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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