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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 has a mid kick point that loads up energy before release, while the HZRDUS 9X4 has a lower kick that snaps faster off your stick. The Catalyst costs $30 less and gives you the mid-kick timing most players prefer, but the HZRDUS wins if you're chasing quick-release wrister speed.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160US$30 cheaper
US$190
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You want a mid-kick feel that builds power on slapshots and gives you a controlled release point
  • You prefer the Lavoie curve and don't need other blade options
  • Budget matters and you're fine with 105 flex's stiffness

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

  • You shoot a fast wrist shot and need the low kick to snap without loading time
  • You prefer the Scheifele curve and the TC2.5 blade pattern fits your hands better
  • The extra $30 is worth the quick-release advantage you'll feel

Which stick should you actually be using?

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True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

Price
$159.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
True
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
105
100
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
TC4 New
TC2.5
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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