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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

The Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro is $60 more expensive than the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro, but both are stiff pro-spec sticks with mid-point kicks built for NHL shooters. The real difference is that Sherwood uses a balanced hybrid kick while True leans into mid-kick power, so your choice depends on whether you want versatility or a stick optimized specifically for shot generation.

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 want a more balanced stick that handles both shooting and playmaking equally well
  • You prefer the Sherwood PP90MX curve pattern over True's TC2.5
  • You value the hybrid kick approach for variety in your game

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You're a shot-first player and want the mid-kick tuned for maximum shot power
  • You want to save $60 on a pro-spec stick
  • The TC2.5 Mid curve matches your preferred blade pattern better

Which stick should you actually be using?

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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

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