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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles costs way more but gives you a hybrid kick, noticeably more blade options, and a known weight of 385g. The Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is much more affordable and brings genuine NHL-spec construction, but locks you into one curve and a mid kick.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$255
US$160US$95 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You prefer a hybrid kick over a pure mid kick
  • You want two blade pattern options instead of one
  • You are buying a retail stick with full warranty and consistent specs

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

  • You want to save $95 and still get a pro-level build
  • You already shoot with a T92 curve and do not need other options
  • You want the feel of an actual NHL pro stock stick at a fraction of retail price

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Price
$254.97 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
T92
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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