At a glance
The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro-stock build with a mid kick and one specific setup, while the Rise is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex and curve selection suited to newer players. What you notice immediately is the price gap and how different the target player is for each stick.
The numbers
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
Pick the Warrior Rise
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
Warrior
Rise
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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