TaggsHockey Classic vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

TaggsHockey$149.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The TaggsHockey Classic 2026 costs roughly $100 less and lets you pick from 9 different curves and flexes, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a locked-in pro stock stick with one flex and curve that you either want or don't. The Classic is built to order for customization, but the True is a genuine NHL-spec build if that single TC2.5 Mid curve happens to match your shot.

The numbers

Weight

400g

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Price

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US$160

Curves

9 options8 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

•You want to dial in the exact flex and curve that suits your shot instead of committing to one option
•Budget matters and you want serious carbon construction without paying top dollar
•You like having color customization options for shaft and blade

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

•The TC2.5 Mid curve is already your go-to pattern and flex 80 is your number
•You want a genuine pro-spec layup built to NHL standards
•You shoot hard enough to handle the stiffer pro-spec build

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.

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TaggsHockey

Classic

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price

$149.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

TaggsHockey

True

Year