Bauer Nexus E3 vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Bauer$129.99 USD

Sherwood$219.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you three curve options to experiment with, but it's noticeably heavier and has less flex selection. The Code Encrypt is a pro-grade stick built to one specific flex and curve at $220, meaning you get NHL-level specs but zero customization and only if that one flex works for you.

The numbers

Weight

451g

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Price

US$130US$90 cheaper

US$220

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

•You're budget-conscious and want to try the Nexus mid-kick feel without dropping big money
•You need to test different curves (P28, P88, P92) to find what suits your shot
•You're still developing and don't need the lightest stick on the ice

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

•You already know you want a mid-kick balanced hybrid and shoot with good velocity
•You want genuine NHL-built specs and aren't bothered by having only one curve option
•You're willing to pay extra for pro-level construction and Nylander's exact pattern

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.

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Bauer

Nexus E3

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Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Price

$129.99 USD

$219.99 USD

Brand

Bauer

Sherwood

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