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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

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

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a balanced hybrid-kick stick with two curve options and a premium $255 price tag, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Iginla is way more affordable at $190 and built around a low kick for shooters who want a fast release. The trade-off is flexibility versus specialization, one stick covers more ground, the other does one thing very well.

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 passing and shooting
  • You need a choice between two blade patterns
  • You prefer a retail stick with full warranty support

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

  • You prioritize a quick low-kick release above everything else
  • You shoot hard enough to load a pro-spec flex properly
  • Budget matters and you want genuine NHL-spec construction for less money

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

Price
$254.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
70
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
TC4 New
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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