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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve selection, but you're paying a significant premium over the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles. If quick release and low weight are your priorities, the FlyLite wins, but the Encrypt Pro gives you a solid hybrid kick at a way more affordable price.

The numbers

Weight
360g25g lighter
385g
Price
US$370
US$255US$115 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're a forward who lives off wrist shots and needs the fastest release possible
  • You want more curve options to match your natural shot
  • Shaving every gram off your setup matters to you

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You shoot a mix of wrist shots and one-timers and want a stick that handles both
  • Saving over $100 USD matters and you're fine with fewer flex and curve choices
  • You want the Encrypt Pro build and don't mind a signature colourway

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$439.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
360g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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