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TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The RPG-Pro gives you way more curve and flex options at a lower price, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a locked-in pro stock build with a genuine NHL-spec layup. If customization and value matter to you, the RPG-Pro wins on paper, but the Catalyst delivers a proven pro-level feel in a single ready-to-skate package.

The numbers

Weight
375g
Price
US$160
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want to dial in your exact flex and curve from 9 pattern options
  • You are on a budget but still want premium carbon construction
  • You play anywhere from beginner to advanced and need a stick built for your level

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You already know 85 flex and a T28 curve works for your game
  • You want a genuine pro stock stick with an NHL-spec layup
  • You are a stronger shooter comfortable with pro-spec stiffness and no flex options

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro 375g

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price
$164.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
TaggsHockey
True
Year
2026
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
T28
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
N/A
Weight
375g
N/A
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
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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