At a glance
The Code Encrypt is way more expensive at $220 USD versus the Catalyst 9X3 at $160 USD, so price is the first thing to weigh here. Both are mid-kick pro stocks locked to one flex and one curve, but the Nylander build comes in at a lighter 75 flex while the Pachal build runs a stiffer 95.
The numbers
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal
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