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TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The RPG-Pro gives you way more curve selection and flex options at a lower price point, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro stock built around one specific setup. If you want flexibility in how you build your stick, the RPG-Pro wins that battle easily, but the Catalyst delivers a proven pro-spec low kick feel you can't replicate with a mid-range build.

The numbers

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

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want to choose your own curve and flex instead of being locked in
  • You're on a budget and want premium carbon construction without the pro stock price
  • You're still dialing in your setup and need options to experiment with

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • You already know you like a low kick point and shoot with 90 flex
  • You want a genuine NHL-spec layup with pro stock construction
  • The Mid Max pattern fits your game and you don't need alternatives

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro 375g

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$164.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
TaggsHockey
True
Year
2026
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
90
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Mid Max
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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