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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom vs Warrior Novium 2 SP

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom
True$159.97 USD
Novium 2 SP
Warrior$119.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True Catalyst is a genuine NHL pro-spec stick with a locked-in flex and curve, while the Warrior Novium 2 gives you way more affordable one-piece construction with five flex options and three curve choices. The Catalyst suits pure shot power from a stronger player, but the Novium lets almost any player dial in exactly what they want.

The numbers

Weight
451g
Price
US$160
US$120US$40 cheaper
Curves
1 option
3 options2 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

  • You're a stronger, more aggressive shooter who wants the exact NHL build Lindstrom uses
  • You prefer committing to one proven flex rather than choosing from options
  • You're willing to pay for genuine pro-spec layup and materials

Pick the Warrior Novium 2 SP

  • You want to try multiple flexes without spending extra to find your best match
  • You need a stick under $130 and value one-piece durability over pro-spec layup
  • You want curve options beyond what the Catalyst locked-in pattern offers

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.

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

Warrior

Novium 2 SP

Price
$159.97 USD
$119.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Pro Stock
Mid-Range
Flex options
80
30, 40, 50, 55, 75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
TC90TT
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Uni-directional Minimus Carbon
Weight
N/A
451g
Level
N/A
Performance, Intermediate
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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