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Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield
Sherwood$219.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood gives you a hybrid kick that sits between mid and low for balanced shooting, while the True brings a traditional mid kick that loads harder for pure shot power. The True is $60 cheaper and flexes at 90, making it slightly easier to load than the Sherwood's stiffer 83 flex.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$220
US$160US$60 cheaper
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

  • You want versatility. The hybrid kick works for both snap shots and wrist shots without sacrificing either.
  • You have a strong shot and prefer maximum control over raw power.
  • You like the Byfield curve pattern or want what an NHL player is actually using.

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You're a pure shooter who wants to maximize shot power from the point or slot.
  • You need to save money and don't mind the stiffer flex trade-off.
  • The mid kick feel is what you're used to and you don't want to relearn a new loading pattern.

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price
$219.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
83
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP90MX
T88
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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