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Bauer Proto2 vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is 40 grams lighter and costs $60 more, giving you a noticeably faster stick with mid-kick pop if you want pure speed and shot versatility. The Encrypt Pro hybrid hits a middle ground between kick types and gives you more flex choices, but you're paying elite money for a signature colorway.

The numbers

Weight
345g40g lighter
385g
Price
US$390
US$330US$60 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You prioritize lightweight feel and want the fastest stick between these two
  • You shoot from everywhere and need a mid-kick that works for all shot types
  • You want the best value at this performance level

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You prefer hybrid kick feel over pure mid-kick for a balance of power and control
  • You want more flex options to dial in your exact preference
  • You like the Tkachuk Miami colourway enough to justify the premium

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Proto2

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Price
$459.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 65, 68, 75
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
345g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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