Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Sherwood$219.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood has a hybrid kick that sits between mid and heel for balanced shooting, while the True has a pure mid kick for raw shot power. The True is cheaper by $60 and built on a stiffer flex (115 vs 75), so it's the pick if you're a stronger player who wants pure velocity off the ice.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$220

US$160US$60 cheaper

Curves

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

•You want a more forgiving kick point that works for snap shots and wrist shots equally well
•You prefer a softer flex that lets you load the stick easier
•You like Sherwood's build and trust their NHL-pro patterns

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

•You're a hard shooter looking to maximize shot velocity and need that mid-kick release
•You want to save $60 on a quality pro-spec stick
•You have the strength to handle a stiffer flex without difficulty

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 Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price

$219.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Sherwood

True

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