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TaggsHockey Classic vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Taggs Classic 2026 costs roughly half the price and gives you nine flex options and nine blade patterns to dial in exactly what you want. The True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro stock stick locked into one flex (100) and one curve, so you're either the right player for it or you're not.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$160
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You want to customize flex and curve to match your actual shot style without overpaying
  • Budget matters and you want quality aerospace carbon without spending big money
  • You prefer flexibility in your order instead of taking what an NHL player used
  • You like having multiple shaft and blade color options to build your own look

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

  • You shoot a stiff 100 flex and want the exact layup True uses in the NHL
  • You trust the T92 Mod curve and don't need alternatives
  • You're willing to pay for authenticity and don't care about customization options
  • You're a strong enough player that 100 flex feels right, not too much

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

Classic

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

Price
$149.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
TaggsHockey
True
Year
2026
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
100
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 (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
N/A
Weight
400g
N/A
Level
Advanced, Elite
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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