True HZRDUS HZRDUS 9X4
Top RetailStiffest core line from True; max rebound output
Base price: $1500·Style: butterfly·Level ceiling: College·Sizing: true
The HZRDUS 9X4 is the top of True's HZRDUS line — the stiffest core True makes, butterfly-focused, for intermediate and senior goalies. It sits above the HZRDUS 7X-L95 in the line. Where True's Catalyst line leans softer and hybrid-accessible, HZRDUS is the pure butterfly branch: maximum stiffness, maximum rebound output, and ice seal that the community consistently rates as unmatched.
Construction is pro-spec True: stiffest HZRDUS core grade, True's best-in-class strapping system, 40% thinner thigh rise than typical pro pads for reduced weight. A 6-month community review of HZRDUS construction described "exceptional factory attention to detail" — the quality is apparent on inspection. Ice seal and pad stability on butterfly drops are the defining strengths.
The HZRDUS 9X4 at $1,500 competes with Bauer HyperLite 2 ($1,399) and CCM Axis A3.9 ($1,199) in the butterfly pro tier. True's build quality and ice seal tip the comparison for goalies who can live with slightly lower resale and a smaller brand community.
Best for: College-ceiling butterfly goalies who want the stiffest butterfly pad True makes with pro-spec build quality; goalies who prioritize ice seal and pad stability over soft feel.
Not ideal for: hybrid goalies who belong in the Catalyst line; goalies who need the brand resale advantage of Bauer or CCM; buyers who'd be better served by the 7X-L95 at $750 for $750 less.
Scores
Score breakdown
durability
5/5True's pro-spec construction is community-rated the best in the catalog. HZRDUS 9X4 builds have received consistent positive multi-season ownership reports. Best-in-class durability at this tier.
mobility
4/5Thinner thigh rise and True's slim profile make the 9X4 faster than it looks. Pro-spec weight is competitive with CCM and Bauer equivalents. Not Warrior G7 RTL light.
rebound
5/5Stiffest core True makes — maximum rebound output in the True lineup. Ice seal means the pad stays flat on the crease, and the stiff core returns pucks with authority.
sliding
4/5True's slide system is consistent and solid. Slightly behind Vaughn QuickSlide and Brian's Primo-Slide — that gap exists at every True tier.
comfort
5/5True's market-leading strapping is fully implemented at the 9X4 tier. Ice seal and pad stability reduce wasted movement, which the community reports as a comfort factor during extended sessions.
value
3/5At $1,500, value requires using it at College or serious AAA level. The HZRDUS 7X-L95 delivers most of the same feel at $750 less. The 9X4's value is its pro-spec construction grade.
resale
4/5True's used market is growing. HZRDUS line pads hold value better than three years ago. Still behind Bauer but better than Brian's or Warrior.