
At a glance
The Pulse gives you way more curve and flex options, noticeably lighter weight, and a full warranty, but you'll pay nearly double. The Byfield pro stock is much more affordable and gives you a genuine NHL-spec build, but you're locked into one flex and one curve with no wiggle room.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Pulse
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield
Bauer
Pulse
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield
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