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TaggsHockey ACTN3 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal

ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The TaggsHockey ACTN3 is a fully custom lightweight stick you design yourself, while the True Catalyst is a pro-spec one-off built to NHL specs for serious shooters. You're choosing between total customization at a mid price versus authentic NHL gear locked into a single high flex.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$160
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want to handpick your flex, curve, and grip instead of taking what you get
  • 345g lightweight feel matters more than pro-stock stiffness
  • You play intermediate to advanced and want room to dial in your exact preference
  • Budget flexibility is more important than owning gear an NHL player actually used

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal

  • You're a strong shooter comfortable with 95 flex and want legitimate NHL-spec equipment
  • You don't need customization and want a proven mid-kick platform
  • You value the pro-spec layup and authentic Catalyst construction over lighter weight
  • You want exactly what an NHL player grabbed, no modifications needed

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal

Price
$184.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
TaggsHockey
True
Year
2026
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
95
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
T92 Mod
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
N/A
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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