The TRUE Catalyst 7X3 hockey stick carries a lot of technologies found on the top-of-the-line 9X3 at a much lower price point. These technologies have helped to strengthen the stick while reducing weight and improving balance.
New Upgrades: Foam Core & Quad-Rib Blade
Kick Point: Mid
Taper Technology: Traditional
Shaft Construction: Spread Tow Fabric, RESFLO, PLD (Precision Laminate Design), Axenic one-piece
Blade Construction: Foam Core with Quad-Rib
Shaft Shape: Square Corner, Double Concave
Weight: 375g
When purchasing a new hockey stick, there are many factors to consider ensuring you get the best model for your level and style of play. To start, it is important to focus on kick-point. Finding the right kick point for your game will help take your shot, and your overall on-ice performance, to the next level. If you’re unsure where to start, or you’re looking for an accurate assessment, visit your local Pure Hockey.
The Catalyst 7X3 stick includes a mid-kick point that allows optimal control and accuracy when shooting. This stick is replacing the previous Catalyst 7X model, and weighs 35g lighter at 375g.
The Catalyst 7X3 features PLD technology in the shaft that optimizes 25 layers of carbon fiber and is designed with an advanced laminate construction to reduce overall weight without impacting durability. The laminate construction optimizes fiber angles and provides both improved stiffness and impact strength. The carbon fiber and laminate are not the same quality as the 9X3 but will still provide great strength. The shaft shape has square corners with double concave for better feel.
The spread tow fabric and RESFLO technology used throughout the stick encapsulates the Catalyst 7X3 shaft and blade, providing unmatched strength in a lightweight build for shot consistency and power.
The blade of this stick features innovative foam core materials combined with TRUE’s all-new quad rib blade structure for increased feel and control, without sacrificing stiffness or durability. Capping off the features in the 7X3 shaft is the Axenic technology that creates a true one-piece stick build. This seamless build combines a compression-molded shaft into the blade.
The TRUE Catalyst 7X3 offers many of the features found on the top-of-the-line model at a higher weight and more affordable price, geared towards the performance level player. For more information on the entire stick line, check out our 2023 TRUE Catalyst Stick blog.