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Bauer Pulse vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is noticeably lighter at 345g and gives you a hybrid kick that blends mid and low kick feel in one stick, but you're paying $60 more. The Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro is the budget option at $330 and offers a traditional balanced hybrid with more flex choices, though it's 40g heavier and has fewer blade patterns.

The numbers

Weight
345g40g lighter
385g
Price
US$390
US$330US$60 cheaper
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want the lightest stick possible and don't mind paying premium for it
  • You like the idea of a fusion kick that combines mid and low kick benefits without switching sticks
  • You want four blade curve options to dial in your exact preference

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You want to save $60 and get an elite stick that still performs well
  • You prefer a straight-up balanced hybrid kick with no learning curve
  • You need more flex range options (seven different flexes vs four)

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Bauer

Pulse

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$459.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
Oval
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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