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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs TaggsHockey Classic

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro is noticeably lighter at 385g and uses a hybrid kick point, while the Classic 2026 is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve and flex selection for players who want a custom fit. If budget and options matter more than shaving grams, the Classic 2026 is the easier call.

The numbers

Weight
385g15g lighter
400g
Price
US$255
Curves
2 options
9 options7 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want the lightest possible stick and every gram counts
  • A hybrid kick point suits your shot release better than a mid kick
  • You're locked into PP28 or PP92 and want a premium signature build

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You want elite carbon construction without paying a premium price
  • You need a specific flex or curve that isn't available on the Encrypt Pro
  • You prefer a custom-built stick with more control over how it's configured

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 Willy Styles

TaggsHockey

Classic

Price
$254.97 USD
$149.99
Brand
Sherwood
TaggsHockey
Year
N/A
2026
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
85
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
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 (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
Weight
385g
400g
Level
N/A
Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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