At a glance
Both sticks are the same price and share a round shaft with a low kick point, so the real choice comes down to kick point feel and blade pattern. The Catalyst 9X3 uses a mid-kick layup with a Mid Max curve, while the HZRDUS 9X4 delivers a noticeably quicker release with a T28 pattern and slightly stiffer 95 flex.
The numbers
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly
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Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
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HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney vs HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly
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