TRUE Catalyst Pro Intermediate Hockey Stick
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With the Catalyst Pro Hockey Stick, TRUE has created a hybrid of performance and affordability. The mid kick stick integrates various TRUE technologies in its make, including PASS, Axenic Technology, and brand new BAT Technology. It also offers a stiff taper zone, square corner and double concave geometry, and a soft gloss grip shaft for better control and potential in your shots.
Stick Flex Profile
The Catalyst Pro features a mid flex zone for maximum potential in your shot. The stiff taper makes it easy to control the puck.
Shaft Construction
The square corner and double concave style geometry helps with puck control, as does the soft gloss grip. The addition of Axenic one-piece technology means the weight of the stick has been distributed evenly throughout, balancing it and effectively making it lighter. The balancing works with the mid kick point to strengthen shot power while requiring minimal effort from the user. With its construction, the Catalyst Pro is perfect for the stay-at-home defenseman or two-way forward looking to take shots from further out.
Blade Construction & Stiffness
The blade uses various TRUE innovations, including PASS and all-new BAT technology. PASS increases the strength of the blade by 25% above their previous XCORE tech, which means the blade is more durable and longer lasting. BAT technology was integrated for the first time in the 2021 Catalyst series, evolving from TRUE’s previous BRT+ tech. The blade is built with lower density Aramid fibers instead of carbon, meaning it is stronger, softer, much lighter, and much more consistent.
Graphics
The Catalyst series debuted just this season, introducing brand new graphics into the market. The Catalyst Pro specifically went a step further in their own graphic design, going for a full black colouration with silver accents, compared to the previous iterations, which used gold and black colours. The overall change gives the stick a very clean and sharp presentation.
Grip
The Catalyst Pro features a soft gloss grip shaft, allowing for a strong hold on the stick.
Blade Patterns, Flex & Stick Length
The TRUE Catalyst Pro Intermediate Stick comes in the following blade patterns: MC, TC2, TC2.5, and TC4.
TC2 and T2.5 are the best all-round blade patterns, with a mid-curve style. They are great at handling the puck in small spaces, including face-offs.
MC is a relatively traditional curve. A popular choice in the past, it excels greatly in stickhandling, quick wrist shots, and snappy backhands.
TC4 is a much more curved stick pattern, used often by elite players. This blade curve specializes in quick and accurate shots.
55 Flex (MC, TC2, TC2.5, TC4), L/R - 57”
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Performance |
| Flex Point | Mid Kick |
| Shaft Construction | Axenic 1-Piece Technology Square Corner Double Concave Geometry |
| Blade Construction | BAT Technology Lower Density Aramid Fibers Matte Blade |
| Material | Carbon Fiberglass |
| Length | 57" |
| Grip | Soft Gloss Grip Shaft |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
Hockey Player Stick Sizing & Information Guide
Selecting the right stick for you.
When it comes to sizing a Hockey Stick, the length tends to be a preference. Sticks come in Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Youth lengths with corresponding flex options. You will need to consider your weight and height or the person you are buying for in order to choose the correct size. Intermediate, Junior, and Youth hockey sticks will have smaller shaft dimensions, making them easier for young players to hold and control.
A stick can always be cut down in length, and will usually be cut down for kids. However, selecting a hockey stock too long in length or the wrong flex can hinder performance. For kids, junior, intermediate and senior all come in roughly standards length. In some cases, each Junior flex will be a different length of stick. Look at each and compare the height of the player you are buying for.
Flex can be tricky to pick as every hockey player is different and has their own preference. You can think of flex numbers as pounds of force. Having too stiff or too whippy a stick can hinder performance in their own ways.
Personalizing your stick length.
As mentioned before, length is very much personal preference. To determine a benchmark height, stand with your shoes off and the stick against your body with the toe on the ground. As a general rule of thumb we recommend sticks to come up to between your mouth and nose. For kids, or players who are still growing, the maximum height we recommend is eye level.
Mark the shaft of the stick where the height is desired and cut it down to length. Make sure to re-insert the plug from the top to prevent an open composite end at the top of your stick.
When cutting a stick down, keep in mind that the shorter you cut a stick, the stiffer it becomes. As a general rule, a stick increases 3% in stiffness for every inch cut off. If you are unsure how much you want to cut off, take the least amount first so that you can always cut more if necessary. Cutting the stick multiple times will not affect the sticks construction.
Information to Consider
Flex Options
Players want to be able to fully flex the stick. If a stick is too soft, the resulting shot will be inaccurate and weak. If a stick is too stiff, there will be no power behind the shot. Think of the flex number as pounds of force. This is the number of pounds that need to be put into the stick to fully flex it.
Curve Options
In most cases, sticks are offered in multiple blade curve pattern options. Please refer to our blade pattern charts for more information regarding the patterns available.
Kick Point Options
A Mid-kick stick will have a stiffer taper so that it flexes more in the middle of the shaft. These sticks have a longer loading time but offer a more powerful shot, perfect for players taking a lot of slap shots.
A Low-kick stick will have a stiffer middle of the shaft and softer taper so that it flexes at the bottom of the shaft closer to the blade. These sticks will have a much quicker release perfect for quick snap shots and writs shots.
