At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Encrypt Pro is noticeably lighter at 360g versus 451g and delivers elite-level puck feel with a hybrid kick. If budget is tight and you want a familiar mid kick with proven blade options, the E3 makes sense, but the Encrypt Pro is a genuinely better stick for skilled players who can feel the difference.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro
Bauer
Nexus E3
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro
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