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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves vs Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves
True$159.97 USD
Alpha LX2 Pro
Warrior$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick locked into one flex and curve, while the Warrior Alpha LX2 gives you two curve choices and weighs noticeably lighter at 377g. The Catalyst costs $6 more but commits you to NHL-level stiffness, whereas the Alpha plays more versatile across different player types.

The numbers

Weight
377g
Price
US$160
US$154US$6 cheaper
Curves
1 option
2 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

  • You're a strong shooter who wants authentic NHL mid-kick performance and don't need curve options
  • You prefer a proven pro pattern (T92) that NHL players actually use
  • You value the pro-spec layup construction and trust that single build

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

  • You want lightweight feel (377g is noticeably easier to handle) and two blade patterns to choose from
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that works for shooting and passing instead of specializing in one
  • You're not a max-flex player and need a stick that handles well across different situations

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 Ryan Graves

Warrior

Alpha LX2 Pro

Price
$159.97 USD
$153.97 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Mid-Range
Flex options
105
40
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
T92
W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus Carbon 25, R.L.C. 188 one-piece
Weight
N/A
377g
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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