At a glance
The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro stock build with a mid kick and one fixed setup, while the Rise is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex and curve selection 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 Ryan Mcleod
Pick the Warrior Rise
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
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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