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Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood is a premium all-around stick with balanced pop and multiple flex/curve options, while the True is a stripped-down pro stock built for one thing: fast shooting from a stiff stick. The Sherwood costs $140 more but gives you genuine choice in how you want the stick to play.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$330
US$190US$140 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You want options in flex (four choices) and blade pattern (two curves to dial in your shot)
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that works for both snapshots and one-timers
  • You're willing to pay elite pricing for a stick that handles everything

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

  • You shoot hard and want the quickest release possible from a low kick point
  • You're happy locked into 100 flex and one curve, like NHL players use them
  • Budget matters and you want genuine pro-level construction at half the price

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Price
$329.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 65, 68, 75
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
TC2
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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