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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

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

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles gives you a hybrid kick with way more curve options and a lighter confirmed weight, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Scheifele is noticeably more affordable at $65 less and built around a fast low-kick release. The main trade-off is flexibility versus price: one stick adapts to more play styles, the other is locked into a specific pro setup that rewards quick shooters.

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 shooting and passing situations
  • You need pattern options and the PP28 or PP92 suits your game
  • You want a confirmed lightweight build at 385g

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

  • You want the fastest possible release and low kick is your priority
  • You are comfortable with the TC2.5 curve and do not need alternatives
  • You want a genuine NHL pro stock build and want to save $65 doing it

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

Price
$254.97 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
85
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
TC2.5
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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