Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Sherwood$219.99 USD

TaggsHockey$184.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The ACTN3 2026 is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection across multiple flex options. The Code Encrypt is a genuine NHL pro stock build tied to one specific pattern and flex, which is either exactly what you want or a hard limitation depending on your game.

The numbers

Weight

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345g

Price

US$220

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Curves

1 option

9 options8 more

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

•You specifically want Nylander's exact NHL-spec PP90MX pattern and 75 flex
•You value a proven pro stock layup and are confident in that one setup
•You shoot hard enough to load a stiffer pro-spec build properly

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

•You want to dial in your own curve, flex, and grip combination
•Saving money matters and you still want a legitimate high-end carbon construction
•You are in an intermediate or developing stage and need flex options below 75

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 W. Nylander

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price

$219.99 USD

$184.99

Brand

Sherwood

TaggsHockey

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