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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
True$159.97 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
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 that snaps the puck off your stick faster. The Catalyst is $30 cheaper, but the HZRDUS flexes at 100 versus the Catalyst's 85, so the Hall stick is stiffer and built for a stronger player.

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 K. Bellows

  • You want the best value for an NHL pro stock stick
  • You prefer a mid kick that lets you load up on one-timers and snap shots
  • You're an 85 flex player or lighter than the typical pro stock user

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You're a stronger player who can handle 100 flex without bottoming out
  • You need a quick-release stick for fast-handed passing and snaps in tight
  • You want the exact Taylor Hall curve and specs used in the NHL

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 K. Bellows

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Price
$159.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
True
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
100
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
T28
TC2 Mod
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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