At a glance
The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-stock build with a mid kick and a single NHL-spec setup, while the Rise is way more affordable with a much wider flex and curve selection suited for newer players. What you notice immediately is the $60 price gap and how different these sticks are in who they are actually built for.
The numbers
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
Pick the Warrior Rise
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
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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