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Bauer Nexus E3 vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
Sherwood$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and gives you three curve options to dial in your shot, but it's noticeably heavier at 451g. The Sherwood is a genuine NHL build with a stiffer flex that favors harder shooters, locked into one specific curve with no wiggle room on customization.

The numbers

Weight
451g
Price
US$130US$60 cheaper
US$190
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You're learning your shot and want to test different curves without dropping $200
  • You care more about price than shaving grams off your stick weight
  • You want proven Nexus mid-kick feel that handles all shot types equally well

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

  • You already know your curve preference and shoot with real pace
  • You want authentic NHL-spec construction and flex rather than a recreational-level stick
  • You're willing to pay more for pro-level durability and response tuned to stronger players

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Nexus E3

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

Price
$129.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
50
55
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
PP26
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
451g
N/A
Level
Recreational, Beginner
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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