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Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Code Encrypt Pro gives you way more curve and flex options with a lighter, more refined build, but you're paying $330 for it. The Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is much more affordable at $160 and delivers genuine NHL-spec construction, but you're locked into one flex and one curve with no wiggle room.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$330
US$160US$170 cheaper
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You want multiple flex and blade options to dial in your setup
  • Weight and refined carbon layup matter to you
  • You're okay paying full retail for a limited colourway build

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You shoot hard and the 115 flex suits your strength
  • You want a real pro stock stick at nearly half the price
  • The TC2.5 pattern already works for your game

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$329.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
115
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92, PP92M
TC2.5
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
N/A
Weight
385g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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