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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

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

At a glance

The Sherwood Encrypt Pro is a premium all-arounder with a balanced hybrid kick and elite carbon layup, but costs $95 more and locks you into two curve options. The True Catalyst is a genuine NHL-spec stick with a mid kick for harder shots, way more affordable, and built to one fixed flex if that matches your needs.

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 want the most balanced kick feel for mixing passes and shots without committing to one style
  • You value curve selection and want to test PP28 or PP92 depending on your preference
  • You're willing to pay for top-tier carbon construction and a signature colourway

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

  • You're a stronger shooter who wants a mid kick that really loads the blade for wrist and snap shots
  • You want the exact spec NHL players use and don't mind fixed flex and curve options
  • You need to save $95 and the single flex 100 matches your strength profile

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

Price
$254.97 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
T92 Mod
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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