Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Sherwood$219.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Code Encrypt Byfield runs a hybrid kick at 83 flex, while the Catalyst 9X3 Lavoie is way more affordable and swings a stiffer 105 flex mid kick. The price gap is significant and the flex difference is large enough that these sticks will feel noticeably different in actual use.

The numbers

Weight

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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 prefer a hybrid kick that splits the difference between quick release and shot power
•You shoot with a flex in the low-to-mid 80s range
•You want the Byfield PP90MX blade pattern specifically

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

•You flex 100 or higher and want a pure mid kick for loading power on shots
•Saving $60 USD matters and you are fine with the TC4 New pattern
•You favor a mid kick that lets you lean into the shaft hard before releasing

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price

$219.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Sherwood

True

Year

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Category

Pro Stock

Pro Stock

Flex options

83

105

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

Blade patterns

PP90MX

TC4 New

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

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New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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