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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood Encrypt Pro costs $65 more but gives you a balanced hybrid kick and two blade options, while the True HZRDUS is way more affordable with a low kick that's built specifically for quick releases. The trade-off is real: the Encrypt Pro lets you choose your curve and mid-range kick feel, but the HZRDUS is locked into one flex and curve that's designed for speed.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$255
US$190US$65 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a hybrid kick that works for both snapshots and wrist shots
  • You need to choose between two different blade patterns
  • You're willing to pay for the elite Encrypt Pro build and don't mind the collector premium

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

  • You shoot a quick release and want that low kick advantage
  • You want a genuine NHL-grade stick at a better price point
  • You shoot hard enough to handle pro-spec stiffness and don't need curve flexibility

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price
$254.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
TC2 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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