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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

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

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro costs $65 more but gives you a balanced hybrid kick and elite carbon layup, while the True HZRDUS is way more affordable with a low kick built specifically for fast releases. The Encrypt Pro offers two blade patterns and signature cosmetics, but the True HZRDUS is literally what NHL players use with no flex options to mess with.

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 shoot from everywhere and want a versatile mid-point kick that handles all situations
  • You value premium materials and want the best overall feel Sherwood makes
  • You want to choose between two blade patterns to match your shot style

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

  • You're a quick-release sniper and need that low kick for instant shot release
  • You're on a tighter budget and $65 makes a real difference
  • You shoot hard enough to handle 105 flex without bottoming out the stick

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 Filip Forsberg

Price
$254.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
TC4
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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