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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier
True$159.97 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 has a mid kick that loads more and fires harder, while the HZRDUS 9X4 has a low kick that snaps faster off your stick. The Catalyst is $20 cheaper and runs at 105 flex (stiffer), but the HZRDUS at 85 flex gives you a bit more bend if you're not a massive guy.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160US$20 cheaper
US$180
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

  • You want to maximize shot power and don't mind waiting a fraction longer for the release
  • You're a bigger, stronger player who can handle 105 flex comfortably
  • You want to save twenty bucks on an NHL spec build

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You prioritize getting the puck off quickly on snapshots and quick releases
  • You prefer a slightly more forgiving 85 flex that doesn't demand pure strength
  • You want the Hzrdus platform specifically and don't mind paying a bit more

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 Timo Meier

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$159.97 USD
$179.99 USD
Brand
True
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
105
85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
Mid Max
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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