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Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

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

At a glance

The Code Encrypt runs a hybrid kick at 83 flex, while the Catalyst 9X3 goes mid kick at a stiff 100 flex and is way more affordable at $160 USD versus $220 USD. If kick point feel and a lower flex matter to you, those are the real deciding factors here.

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 a hybrid kick for a quicker, more versatile release
  • You shoot with a lower flex and need that 83 to load properly
  • You prefer Byfield's PP90MX pattern over a T92 Mod

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

  • You have the strength to load a 100 flex and want max shot power from a mid kick
  • You like the T92 Mod curve for a more open blade face
  • Saving $60 matters and you are comfortable with a stiffer, mid-kick setup

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

Price
$219.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
83
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP90MX
T92 Mod
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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