

At a glance
The Nexus Sync 2025 is noticeably lighter and gives you way more curve options, but costs $120 more and locks you into a mid kick that some players don't like. The Sherwood Code Encrypt is way more affordable and comes game-ready with an NHL-proven pattern, but you're stuck with one flex and curve with no customization.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk
Bauer
Nexus Sync
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk
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