At a glance
The Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable at $160 USD and gives you a genuine NHL pro-spec build, but locks you into one flex and one curve. The Novium 2 costs $50 more and is heavier, but offers a much wider curve selection and broader flex range to actually fit your game.
The numbers
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
Pick the Warrior Novium 2
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
Warrior
Novium 2
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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