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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois
True$159.97 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 has a mid kick that loads energy into your shot, while the HZRDUS 9X4 has a low kick for quick-release plays. The Catalyst is $30 cheaper, but the HZRDUS flexes at 70 compared to the Catalyst's 100, making it noticeably easier to load for most players.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160US$30 cheaper
US$190
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

  • You shoot with a full wind-up and want that mid-kick power loading into your releases
  • You're a stronger player who can handle stiffer flex without effort
  • You want to save $30 and don't mind one fixed blade pattern

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

  • You favor quick snapshots and wrist shots over big slappers
  • You're an average-strength player who'll actually bend this stick instead of fighting it
  • You want an easier stick to load that still comes with NHL-spec build quality

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.

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Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

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HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

Price
$159.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
True
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
100
70
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
T92 Mod
TC4 New
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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