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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie vs Warrior Novium 2

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
Novium 2
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True Catalyst is a genuine NHL stick built to one fixed 105 flex with a single curve, while the Warrior Novium 2 gives you seven flex options and five curve choices at a mid-range price. True Catalyst costs less upfront but locks you into pro-spec stiffness, whereas Novium 2 is $50 more and heavier but actually lets you find your right flex.

The numbers

Weight
417g
Price
US$160US$50 cheaper
US$210
Curves
1 option
5 options4 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You're a strong shooter who wants exactly what NHL players use without compromise
  • You need the absolute cheapest legitimate pro-stock option available
  • You prefer simplicity and don't want to hunt through flex/curve combinations

Pick the Warrior Novium 2

  • You need to find your right flex and curve instead of guessing at 105 stiffness
  • You want real customization options without spending full pro-level money
  • You value the torsional stability and shot consistency the Novium platform offers

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 Tomas Lavoie

Warrior

Novium 2

Price
$159.97 USD
$209.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Pro Stock
Performance
Flex options
105
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
TC4 New
W03, W28, W88, W90TM, M03
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus 25 Carbon
Weight
N/A
417g
Level
N/A
Elite, Advanced
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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