At a glance
The Tacks XF Pro gives you way more curve and flex options at a known retail price, while the Code Encrypt is way more affordable at $190 USD but locks you into one flex and one curve. If customization matters, the XF Pro wins; if you want a genuine pro-stock build on a budget, the Encrypt is hard to beat.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
CCM
Tacks XF Pro
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
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