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Bauer Nexus E3 vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 but noticeably heavier at 451g, while the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles costs nearly double and comes in 66g lighter with elite-tier carbon construction. Both use a hybrid kick, but the E3 offers a much wider curve selection and the Encrypt Pro brings a significantly higher performance ceiling.

The numbers

Weight
451g
385g66g lighter
Price
US$130US$125 cheaper
US$255
Curves
3 options1 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are on a budget and want a reliable entry-level stick
  • You want more curve options including P88 alongside P28 and P92
  • You are a beginner or rec player who does not need elite materials

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick that performs at a high level
  • You are a serious player willing to pay for BlackLine XXV carbon construction
  • You prefer a round shaft and are happy with PP28 or PP92 blade options

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Nexus E3

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$129.99 USD
$254.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Performance
Flex options
50
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
451g
385g
Level
Recreational, Beginner
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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