At a glance
The Classic 2026 gives you way more curve and flex options at a much more accessible price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a single-configuration NHL-spec build for a specific type of shooter. If you want to dial in your setup, the Classic 2026 wins on flexibility; if you want a genuine pro-stock feel in one fixed package, the Catalyst delivers that.
The numbers
Pick the TaggsHockey Classic
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
TaggsHockey
Classic
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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