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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
True$159.97 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 has a mid kick that loads energy before release, while the HZRDUS 9X4 has a low kick that fires faster out of your hands. The Catalyst costs $20 less, but if you want quicker shot release, the HZRDUS is worth the extra money.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160US$20 cheaper
US$180
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

  • You need more time to build power into your shot and want that mid-kick loading feel
  • You shoot from further out and value the extra pop the mid kick generates
  • You want to save $20 on a genuine pro-spec build

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You take a lot of quick snapshots and need the puck gone fast off your blade
  • You play a shoot-first style and don't need the loading sensation of a mid kick
  • You prefer the faster, more direct energy transfer of a low-kick design

Which stick should you actually be using?

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True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

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HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$159.97 USD
$179.99 USD
Brand
True
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
T92
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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