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Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles vs Warrior Novium 2 Pro

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
Novium 2 Pro
Warrior$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood is 25 grams lighter and gives you a hybrid kick point that works for everything, but the Warrior is cheaper and built specifically for a mid-kick release that shoots from anywhere. The Sherwood caters to elite players who want premium materials in a signature finish, while the Warrior delivers pro-level performance at mid-range pricing with more flex options to choose from.

The numbers

Weight
385g
360g25g lighter
Price
US$255US$95 cheaper
US$350
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You prioritize a lighter stick that feels crisp in your hands during extended play
  • You want the hybrid kick point that handles both snap shots and wrist shots equally well
  • You're okay paying elite prices for premium BlackLine XXV carbon and signature aesthetics

Pick the Warrior Novium 2 Pro

  • You shoot from everywhere and need a mid-kick that excels at quick, consistent releases
  • You want pro-level materials without the elite price tag
  • You value having 20 flex options to dial in your exact preference (75, 85, 95, etc.)

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

Warrior

Novium 2 Pro

Price
$254.97 USD
$399.99
Brand
Sherwood
Warrior
Year
N/A
2024
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
85
20
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
PP28, PP92
W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Minimus Carbon 25, PL188
Weight
385g
360g
Level
N/A
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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