Bauer Proto2 Junior vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Bauer$279.99

Sherwood$254.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 Junior is built for younger players who want an elite-material stick at a junior flex and price point, while the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a full-weight senior stick aimed at adult all-around players with a noticeably heavier 385g build. These two sticks are targeting almost completely different age groups and skill levels, so the choice is usually obvious based on who is actually using it.

The numbers

Weight

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385g

Price

US$270

US$255US$15 cheaper

Curves

2 options

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

•You are buying for a junior player who needs 30, 40, or 50 flex
•You want elite carbon materials at a junior-appropriate price
•Your player is still developing and benefits from a mid kick point for shot accuracy

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

•You are a senior player looking for a balanced hybrid kick in an adult flex
•You want a lightweight 385g build with a premium BlackLine XXV layup
•You like the signature colourway and do not mind paying for the collector appeal

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

Proto2 Junior

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price

$279.99

$254.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

Sherwood

Year