- 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.
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