Sherwood Code Encrypt 1 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

Sherwood$153.97 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood Code Encrypt 1 is noticeably heavier and gives you a hybrid kick that works for multiple shot styles, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a pro-spec stick built around a lower mid-kick for pure shot power. The Encrypt 1 offers better value and flexibility for your game, but the Catalyst is what NHL players actually use and costs only slightly more.

The numbers

Weight

400g

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Price

US$154US$6 cheaper

US$160

Curves

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

•You want a stick that handles both snap shots and wrist shots without favoring one
•You're intermediate to advanced and don't need the stiffest possible feel
•Budget matters and you want solid performance without paying for pro-stock branding

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

•You're a strong shooter looking to maximize shot power with a mid-kick design
•You want the exact same specs NHL players use, not a consumer version
•You shoot enough to justify the stiffer flex and don't need curve options

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.

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Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

Price

$153.97 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Sherwood

True

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