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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro is way more affordable and 20g lighter, giving you solid equipment without breaking the bank. The Sherwood Encrypt Pro costs nearly twice as much but gives you a hybrid kick point and elite carbon construction in Willy Styles' signature build.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$255
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

  • You're budget-conscious and don't want to overspend on intermediate gear
  • You need multiple curve options (five blade patterns to choose from)
  • You prefer a lighter stick for faster hands and easier swinging

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want premium carbon layup and are willing to pay for it
  • You like a hybrid kick that gives you both power and responsiveness
  • You prefer a single flex (85) that's already dialed in for your game
  • You want the signature Willy Styles colourway as a collector's piece

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

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$169.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
50, 60
85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92
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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