TRUE Catalyst 9X3 Intermediate Goalie Stick
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Intro & New Features
The TRUE Catalyst comes into the 2023 season with a new series of goalie sticks. The Catalyst 9X3 is designed to deliver a lightweight yet robust feel, showcasing a classic shoulder shape that enhances durability, catering to the demands of elite goaltenders. The stick offers a powerful blend of responsiveness and power with features including Resflo, VSS, BAT, and a mid kick profile.
Shaft Construction
The stick showcases a square shaft with a standard shoulder, borrowing geometry cues that proved successful in the HZRDUS line. This stick also offers goalies a harmonious blend of tactile feedback and comfort, effectively damping shaft vibrations and minimizing stingers with TRUE’s Vibration Suppression System (VSS). The stick also incorporates PLD (Precision Laminate Design) for a stronger, more reinforced carbon weave, and Resflo (Focused Resin Flow) to reduce voids in the shaft's laminate for even greater durability and a lighter weight.
Paddle Construction
This stick has a mid kick point for increased power and control on passes and when handling the puck. The paddle is built with a robust construction reinforced with six strategically placed ribs. These ribs contribute to heightened stiffness and durability, enhancing the stick's overall performance and longevity.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The incorporation of BAT (Braided Rib) technology elevates performance by offering a dampened feel while optimizing balance and durability during intense gameplay. Complementing this innovation is an all-new foam core, which contributes to the stick's exceptional responsiveness and enhanced puck control, further enhancing the goalie's ability to dictate play on the ice.
Graphics
The 9X3 keeps the signature Catalyst honeycomb look with a bit more black and iridescent colouration.
Grip
The stick uses a soft gloss grip for both elite-level comfort and control when handling the stick and puck, as well as when making critical saves. In addition to its functional benefits, the muted aesthetic of the grip adds a touch of understated elegance to the stick's design, combining form and function seamlessly on the ice.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The Catalyst 9X3 Intermediate goalie stick is available in paddle lengths 23” and 24” in a T31 blade pattern.
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite/Pro-Inspires |
| Weight | 525g |
| Shaft Construction | VSS | PLD | Resflo |
| Paddle Construction | Mid Kick Point |
| Blade Construction | BAT | New Foam Core |
| Length | 23" - 24" |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
