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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $170 CAD with a lighter 365g build, but you're limited to just two flex options and basic carbon construction. The Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro costs $330 USD and weighs 20g more, but gives you seven flex choices, premium carbon layup, and way more curve options to dial in your shot.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$330
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

  • You're budget-conscious and don't need tons of flex or blade pattern choices
  • You prefer a lighter stick and found a flex that works for you (50 or 60)
  • You want solid intermediate performance without overpaying

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You need to dial in the perfect flex from a wide range of options
  • You want premium materials and better blade dampening for shot feel
  • You play multiple positions or styles and value a balanced hybrid kick
  • Budget isn't the limiting factor

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.

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$169.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
50, 60
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
365g
385g
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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