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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague vs Warrior Alpha LX2

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
True$159.97 USD
Alpha LX2
Warrior$132.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 is a pure mid-kick power stick locked into one NHL flex and curve, while the Alpha LX2 gives you a hybrid kick with five flex options and two blade patterns for way less money. You're choosing between Nic Hague's exact pro build versus a more flexible, affordable stick that does both snap and slap shots well.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160
US$133US$27 cheaper
Curves
1 option
2 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

  • You shoot hard and want maximum mid-kick loading for slap shots
  • You know you like the TC90T curve and want the exact NHL spec Hague uses
  • You're a stronger player who can handle 110 flex confidently

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2

  • You want to try different flexes without spending another $160
  • You take more snap shots than slaps and need a hybrid kick instead
  • You prefer the option to pick between two blade patterns
  • You're building a stick on a tighter budget

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 Nic Hague

Warrior

Alpha LX2

Price
$159.97 USD
$132.97 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Mid-Range
Flex options
110
40, 50, 55, 63, 75
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
TC90T
W05, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus Carbon, L.155 one-piece
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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