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True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins vs Warrior Rise

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
Rise
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro-spec stick with a mid kick for power shooting, while the Warrior Rise is a budget-friendly all-rounder with a hybrid kick and way more flex options. You're paying $60 more for the Catalyst's performance tuning and authentic NHL specs, but you get locked into one flex and one curve with the True versus six flex choices and three blade patterns on the Warrior.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160
US$80US$80 cheaper
Curves
1 option
3 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You're a stronger player who shoots a lot and want that mid-kick pop that NHL guys use
  • You know you like the TC2.5 curve and don't need options
  • You value authentic pro-spec construction over flexibility

Pick the Warrior Rise

  • You're new to hockey or play recreationally and don't want to spend big money
  • You want to try different flexes to find what works for your shot
  • You need a stick that handles learning without breaking the bank

Which stick should you actually be using?

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True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Warrior

Rise

Price
$159.97 USD
$79.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Budget
Flex options
80
40, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
TC2.5 Mid
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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