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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The ACTN3 2026 is noticeably lighter at 345g versus 385g and way more affordable at CA$185, plus it offers a much wider curve selection with 9 blade patterns across multiple flex options. The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a premium signature build with a hybrid kick point, but you're paying a collector premium for fewer customization choices.

The numbers

Weight
385g
345g40g lighter
Price
US$255
Curves
2 options
9 options7 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You prefer a hybrid kick point over a mid kick
  • You want the Encrypt Pro pedigree and the Willy Styles colourway specifically
  • You shoot 85 flex and are fine with only two curve options

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want a lighter stick without spending elite-tier money
  • You need more flex options or blade pattern choices to dial in your fit
  • You want a custom-built stick made to your specs rather than a shelf product

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Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$254.97 USD
$184.99
Brand
Sherwood
TaggsHockey
Year
N/A
2026
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
85
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
385g
345g
Level
N/A
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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