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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
Alpha LX2 Pro
Warrior$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a collector-tier stick at a noticeably higher price, while the Alpha LX2 Pro is way more affordable and comes in slightly lighter at 377g. Both run a hybrid kick, so the real decision comes down to budget and whether the signature colourway is worth the extra $100.

The numbers

Weight
385g
377g8g lighter
Price
US$255
US$154US$101 cheaper
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want the premium BlackLine XXV carbon build and don't mind paying for it
  • The PP28 or PP92 blade patterns fit your game and you want a proven Sherwood feel
  • The signature Willy Styles colourway matters to you

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

  • You want a capable hybrid-kick stick without spending close to $255
  • The lighter 377g weight is a priority for your game
  • You're fine with Warrior's W03 or W28 patterns and want a solid all-around performer at a much lower price point

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Warrior

Alpha LX2 Pro

Price
$254.97 USD
$153.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
85
40
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Minimus Carbon 25, R.L.C. 188 one-piece
Weight
385g
377g
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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