Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Sherwood$219.99 USD

True$189.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The main trade-off here is kick point and price. The Byfield Code Encrypt runs $30 more and loads through a hybrid kick, while the Karlsson HZRDUS is way more affordable and built around a low kick for a noticeably faster release.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$220

US$190US$30 cheaper

Curves

1 option

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

•You want a balanced hybrid kick that loads mid-to-low for a blend of power and release speed
•You prefer the PP90MX blade pattern used by Byfield
•You shoot with enough strength to fully load an 83 flex hybrid stick

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

•You prioritize a fast, low kick release above everything else
•The TC2 Mod pattern fits your shooting and puck-handling style
•You want a genuine pro-spec NHL build and want to save $30 doing it

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price

$219.99 USD

$189.99 USD

Brand

Sherwood

True

Year

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Category

Pro Stock

Pro Stock

Flex options

83

85

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

Blade patterns

PP90MX

TC2 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

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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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