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CCM Tacks XF Pro vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Tacks XF Pro
CCM$419.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

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

Weight
375g10g lighter
385g
Price
US$385
US$255US$130 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

  • You want four curve options instead of two
  • You need a flex outside of 85
  • Budget matters and you want elite-tier performance for less

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You prefer a hybrid kick point over a traditional mid kick
  • You shoot primarily with a P28 or P92 style curve and do not need other options
  • You want the Encrypt Pro build and the Willy Styles colourway is a bonus

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$419.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
CCM
Sherwood
Year
2024
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95
85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Nanolite Shield, Sigma STP
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
375g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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