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CCM Ribcor 96K vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Ribcor 96K
CCM$179.99 USD
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Ribcor 96K is way more affordable at $180 and lighter at 450g with a quick low kick that rewards snap releases, while the Code Encrypt Pro is $330 and noticeably lighter at 385g with a balanced mid-kick that works better all-around. Pick the Ribcor if you want value and prefer loading up for quick wrist shots, pick the Sherwood if you want the lightest stick available and don't mind paying elite prices.

The numbers

Weight
450g
385g65g lighter
Price
US$180US$150 cheaper
US$330
Curves
2 options
3 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

  • You're budget conscious and want solid performance without spending $330
  • You like a low kick point for snappy releases and feel good feedback
  • You want P28 or P29 curves and don't need exotic options

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • Weight matters most to you (385g vs 450g is noticeable in your hands)
  • You want a balanced kick that handles wrist shots, snapshots, and passes equally well
  • You need flex 40 or 50 for a younger/lighter player
  • You prefer PP92 curve options

Which stick should you actually be using?

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CCM

Ribcor 96K

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$179.99 USD
$329.99 USD
Brand
CCM
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Elite
Flex options
55, 65, 75, 85
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon Fiberglass Blend
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
450g
385g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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