At a glance
The main trade-off here is kick point and price. The Code Encrypt gives you a hybrid mid-kick feel for quicker all-around play at $220, while the HZRDUS 9X4 is way more affordable at $180 and delivers a true low kick for a noticeably faster release.
The numbers
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
True
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom
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