At a glance
The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter, offers a much wider curve selection, and delivers superior puck feel, but costs nearly twice as much. The Code Encrypt is way more affordable and gives you a genuine pro-spec build, but locks you into one flex and one curve.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
Bauer
Nexus Sync
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
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