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Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro is a premium all-around stick with balanced hybrid kick and multiple flex/curve choices, but costs roughly twice as much as the Catalyst. The True is a stripped-down pro stock build locked into one stiff flex and mid-kick curve, built for shooters who want genuine NHL specs at half the price.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$330
US$160US$170 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You want flexibility to dial in your exact flex and curve combo from multiple options
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that helps both snap and loading without committing to pure mid or low
  • You're willing to pay elite pricing for a signature colourway and premium carbon layup

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You shoot hard and want a mid-kick built specifically for snap and distance, not finesse
  • You're on a budget and trust NHL-level specs over consumer-tier layup marketing
  • You already know your flex (115) and curve (TC2.5) and don't need options to choose from

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

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$329.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 65, 68, 75
115
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
TC2.5
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
N/A
Weight
385g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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