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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

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

At a glance

The Sherwood Encrypt Pro costs nearly $100 more but gives you an elite carbon build with hybrid kick flexibility and two blade options, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable and delivers genuine NHL-spec gear with a mid kick that rewards shot power. Pick the Sherwood if you want premium feel and versatility, pick the True if you want legit pro equipment at a real-world price.

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 a hybrid kick that works for both snappers and wrist shots without compromise
  • You need blade choice and the Sherwood's two curve options matter for your game
  • You shoot hard enough to handle elite-level stiffness and want the best carbon layup available

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You're a strong shooter who actually benefits from a pure mid-kick design built for one-timers
  • Budget matters and you'd rather have real NHL specs than premium cosmetics
  • You shoot enough that pro-spec stiffness matches your strength, not overkill

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 K. Bellows

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
T28
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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