Bauer Nexus Tracer vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Bauer$399.99

Sherwood$254.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer is noticeably lighter and gives you a much wider flex and curve selection, while the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is way more affordable and suits players who prefer a hybrid kick over a pure mid. If weight and shot customization matter most, the Tracer wins, but the Sherwood gets you elite-level carbon at nearly $100 less.

The numbers

Weight

360g25g lighter

385g

Price

US$350

US$255US$95 cheaper

Curves

3 options1 more

2 options

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want the lightest stick possible and 360g matters to you
•You need flex options beyond 85 or want more than two blade patterns
•Your game revolves around quick, high-velocity shots from a mid-kick release

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

•You want a hybrid kick that loads more flexibly across different shot types
•You are on a tighter budget and want serious carbon construction for less money
•You like the Willy Styles colourway and do not need a wide selection of curves or flexes

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 Tracer

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price

$399.99

$254.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

Sherwood

Year