True's 2026 generation Catalyst pads debut with new core padding, and purpose-built options fine-tuned with pro athlete and consumer feedback in mind.
Construction
Composite-reinforced Thigh Rise: Continuing their year-by-year refinement, the Catalyst Nitro pads are built to put down a tight seal with a thin, composite-reinforced thigh rise, complemented by stiff foams that help to keep a rigid shape and fire pucks away from the 5-hole.
Traditional, Knee Roll Face: Evolving from True/Lefevre's Catalyst pad lineup, the Catalyst Nitro pads take the ice with a classic knee roll face, comprised of dense foams that give the pads a wider range of rebound response.
SCF Core Padding: New for the Catalyst Nitro pads, SCF foams not only reduce weight compared to previous Catalyst pads, but give goalies greater room to control rebounds with a tight balance between pop and control.
Core & Flex
Single Break, Thin Stiff Core: Stock, True's Catalyst Nitro leg pads ship with a stiff single break core, complementing their newer thinned profile. On the ice, the Nitro pads' single break with stiff flex puts down a rigid 5-hole while allowing a bit more flex in the thighs.
Single Break Outer Roll: A single-break outer roll further complements the Catalyst Nitro pads' combination of springy padding with a more flexible thigh.
Knee Cradle & Leg Channel
Recessed Knee Cradle: A flush, recessed knee cradle not only offers space for knee guards, but allows the Nitro pads to rotate more freely from the knees.
Fast Rotation System Calf Strapping: True's FRS strapping refers to a plush inner calf wrapping with easily-adjustable tension at the top and bottom of the calves. In practice, True's FRS strapping allows goalies to fine-tune how their pads rotate and control from the calves.
Adjustable Stiffness Knee Stack: Also new for the Nitro pads, an adjustable knee stack anchoring allows goalies to tighten or loosen how the knee stack interacts with the pad's core.
Diamond Glide: Standard for the Catalyst Nitros, True's Diamond Glide inner edge material gives goalies a confident balance between speed and control across soft, rough, or fresh crease ice.
Boot & Toe Box
Mid-stiff Boot Flex: True's mid-stiff boot holds a wide butterfly with wide, springy post coverage while allowing some flex in the ankles.
110° Boot: True's stock boot option, the 110° boot sits higher on the skates, improving rotation and post coverage while allowing a bit more mobility in the skates compared to True's 120° boot (Custom Only).
Centered, High-Density PCS Toe Bridge: New for the Catalyst Nitro leg pads, True's unique PCS toe bridge is shaped specifically to hug the posts, giving tight positioning at the posts a quicker, more confident feel.
Hybrid Pro Lace Toe Ties: Hybrid Pro Laces secure the pads while allowing more give compared to skate lace toe ties, improving edge control and greatly reducing lower-body strain.
Knee-to-Floor: Without shoes or skates, measure the vertical distance from the floor to the middle of the knee cap.
Thigh Rise: Largely player preference, K-t-F is primarily used to fit the pad. True's retail stock pads are built with a +2 thigh rise.
Fitting: Not all sizes may be available in retail pads, for more exact sizing, consider True Custom.
The information in this fit chart was provided by True Temper Sports, intended as a general fitting guideline. This guide cannot guarantee a perfect fit, as equipment manufacturing and individual preferences can vary. For a more in-depth guide, please visit How to Choose Goalie Leg Pads or contact our customer support team for personalized guidance.
True Temper Sports warranties its equipment against defects in manufacturing, workmanship, or breakage, under normal use and maintenance for a one-time repair or replacement within the time frame specified by item. All determinations of warranty will be made by True Temper Sports.
True Temper Sports will not honor warranty claims on equipment without proof of purchase, outside of its warranty period, subjected to gratuitous abuse, misused, damaged by neglect (including prolonged exposure to inclement weather), repaired or modified outside of True Temper customer service, improperly cared for, or mishandled during the return process.
*Please note: Warranty information provided by True Temper Sports. For additional True Temper Sports warranty information or to begin the claims process, please refer to www.truetempersports.com/en-us/hockey/warranty-policy.
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