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Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

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

At a glance

Both are mid-kick pro stock sticks with a round shaft and one fixed curve, but the Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable at $60 less. The Code Encrypt carries a slightly lower flex at 75, which gives lighter players a small edge, while the Catalyst's 80 flex leans toward bigger, stronger shooters.

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 between 160 and 185 lbs and want a flex that actually loads properly
  • You prefer the PP90MX blade pattern used by Nylander
  • Budget is less of a concern and you want the Sherwood build specifically

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You want a genuine Catalyst layup and trust the True platform
  • You're a stronger shooter who can load an 80 flex without fighting it
  • Saving $60 matters and you're fine with the TC2.5 Mid curve

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$219.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
75
80
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP90MX
TC2.5 Mid
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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