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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

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

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a hybrid-kick retail stick with two curve options and a premium $255 price tag, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is way more affordable at $160 with a genuine NHL mid-kick build locked to one flex and one curve. The bigger decision here is kick point feel and budget, not build quality.

The numbers

Weight
385g
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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 loads through both the shaft and blade
  • •You need curve options and are choosing between PP28 and PP92
  • •You prefer a retail stick with full warranty and consistent specs

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

  • •You want a true mid kick for loading up heavier shots
  • •You are a stronger shooter comfortable with a 105 flex
  • •You want pro-spec construction at nearly $100 less than the Encrypt Pro

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

Price
$254.97 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
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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