At a glance
The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro-stock build with a mid kick and a single fixed setup, while the Rise is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex selection for developing players. What you notice immediately is the Rise covers beginners through casual rec players, and the Catalyst is built for stronger shooters who already know what they want.
The numbers
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier
Pick the Warrior Rise
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier
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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