True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

True$159.97 USD

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AI Breakdown

At a glance

These two sticks are essentially the same build at the same price, with the key differences being flex and blade pattern. The Tierney runs a 90 flex with a T88 pattern, while the Gauthier jumps to a stiff 115 flex paired with a TC2.5 curve.

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Price

US$160

Curves

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Kick point

Mid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

•You want a more manageable flex that suits most adult rec and beer league players
•You prefer a blade pattern closer to a traditional mid-curve setup
•You are not a particularly large or strong player who can load a 115 flex

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

•You are a bigger, stronger player who genuinely needs a 115 flex to load the stick properly
•You like the TC2.5 pattern, which tends to suit players who want a slightly more open face for lifting pucks
•You already know from experience that sticks under 110 flex feel noodly to you

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

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Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price

$159.97 USD

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