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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a noticeably lighter, full-retail hybrid-kick stick with more curve options, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is way more affordable and delivers a genuine NHL low-kick build used by a real pro. The main trade-off is price and flexibility versus value and pro-spec authenticity.

The numbers

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

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a lighter stick with a hybrid kick that suits both shooting and passing
  • You like having curve choices between PP28 and PP92
  • You are comfortable paying a premium for a top-shelf retail build with a signature finish

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • Budget matters and you want a true pro-stock stick at nearly $100 less
  • You prefer a low kick point that loads fast and prioritizes shot power
  • You already know the Mid Max pattern works for your game and do not need options

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$254.97 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
Mid Max
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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