At a glance
The Tacks XF Pro gives you a much wider curve selection, more flex options, and a lower price, while the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles brings a hybrid kick point and a signature colourway at a noticeably higher cost. If curve variety and value matter, the XF Pro wins on paper, but the Encrypt Pro delivers a different shot feel that some players genuinely prefer.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro
Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
CCM
Tacks XF Pro
Sherwood
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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