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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins vs Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
Alpha LX2 Pro
Warrior$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True Catalyst is a genuine NHL-spec stick with a focused mid-kick and one fixed curve, while the Warrior Alpha LX2 is a lighter, more versatile hybrid-kick option with two curve choices. The True edges it on shot power and authenticity, but the Warrior gives you more flexibility and weighs nearly a pound less for similar money.

The numbers

Weight
377g
Price
US$160
US$154US$6 cheaper
Curves
1 option
2 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You want a pure mid-kick for heavy, accurate shots and don't need curve options
  • You're a stronger player comfortable with pro-spec stiffness
  • You value having the exact NHL pattern Ty Higgins uses

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

  • You want to try different curves before committing to one (W03 and W28 available)
  • You prefer a lighter stick (377g) that handles both snap and wrist shots well
  • You like a hybrid kick that splits the difference between mid and low-kick playmaking

Which stick should you actually be using?

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True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Warrior

Alpha LX2 Pro

Price
$159.97 USD
$153.97 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Mid-Range
Flex options
80
40
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
TC2.5 Mid
W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus Carbon 25, R.L.C. 188 one-piece
Weight
N/A
377g
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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