At a glance
The Encrypt Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec build with a fixed setup, while the Alpha LX2 is way more affordable and gives you a much wider flex and curve selection to actually fit your game. Most players will notice the $87 price gap and the LX2's flexibility options before anything else.
The numbers
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Warrior
Alpha LX2
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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