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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney vs Warrior Alpha LX3 Team

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
Alpha LX3 Team
Warrior$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-stock build with a true mid kick, but you're locked into one flex and one curve with no flexibility on fit. The Alpha LX3 Team costs $20 more but gives you a much wider curve selection and way more flex options to match your actual game.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160US$20 cheaper
US$180
Curves
1 option
6 options5 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You want an authentic NHL-spec stick built the way Tierney actually used it
  • You shoot hard and a 90 flex mid kick fits your game naturally
  • The T88 pattern already works for you and you don't need options

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3 Team

  • You need to dial in your flex properly, especially on the lower or higher end
  • You want more curve choices to match your shooting and stickhandling style
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that handles both quick releases and loaded shots without fully committing to one style

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. Tierney

Warrior

Alpha LX3 Team

Price
$159.97 USD
$179.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Mid-Range
Flex options
90
55, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, 105
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
T88
W03, W28, W88, W90TM, W02, W05
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus 6 carbon, L.155 one-piece
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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