

At a glance
The Catalyst is an NHL-spec stick locked into one flex and curve, while the Alpha LX2 gives you five flex options and two curve choices for $27 less. If you want exactly what an NHLer uses and have the strength to handle pro-level stiffness, the Catalyst wins. If you want flexibility to dial in your setup or aren't sure what flex suits you yet, the Alpha LX2 is the smarter buy.
The numbers
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
Warrior
Alpha LX2
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