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Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Sherwood$219.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True Catalyst is $60 cheaper and swings a noticeably softer flex at 115 compared to the Sherwood's stiff 75 flex. The Sherwood goes with a hybrid kick for balanced shot feel, while the True leans harder into mid-kick power on release.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$220
US$160US$60 cheaper
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You're a stronger, more aggressive shooter who likes a stiffer stick that won't deflect
  • You prefer balanced shot feel over pure bottom-end power
  • You want the hybrid kick profile that NHL players like Nylander use

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You're looking to save $60 and want a genuine pro-spec stick at a better price point
  • You prefer a softer flex that's easier to load and snaps harder on release
  • You want the true mid-kick Catalyst design built for maximum shot velocity

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.

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$219.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
75
115
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP90MX
TC2.5
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

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