Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Sherwood$254.97 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood Encrypt Pro is a premium all-around stick with hybrid kick balance and elite carbon construction, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a stripped-down pro stock stick with mid kick that costs $95 less and suits players who shoot hard. You're paying extra for the Sherwood's versatility and signature finish, or saving money with the True's straightforward power-shot design.

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 works for both snapshots and wristers without compromising either
•You can handle the $255 price tag and want elite-tier carbon quality
•You prefer having two blade curve options instead of being locked into one pattern

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

•You're a strong shooter who leans on mid-kick sticks and already know you like that feel
•Budget matters and you want genuine NHL specs at a fair price
•You shoot a lot and don't need versatility across different shot types

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.

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Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price

$254.97 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Sherwood

True

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