At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Code Encrypt 1 is noticeably lighter at 400g versus 451g and targets a more experienced player. If weight and feel matter more than price, the Sherwood wins, but the Bauer gives beginners more options at a lower cost.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1
Bauer
Nexus E3
Sherwood
Code Encrypt 1
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