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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 and runs 20 grams lighter, making it the sensible choice if you want a playable stick without dropping serious cash. The Sherwood is an elite-level build with a hybrid kick and Tkachuk's signature finish, but you're paying $330 USD for the premium materials and collector appeal.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$330
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • Budget matters and $180 fits your wallet way better than $330
  • You want a mid kick that's straightforward and predictable for most shot types
  • You need multiple curve options since you get five blade patterns to choose from
  • That extra 20 grams of weight won't bother you

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You want a hybrid kick that gives you more versatility between snap and loading
  • You're willing to pay for elite carbon layup quality that should last longer
  • You like the Tkachuk Miami colourway enough to justify the collector premium
  • You prefer a rounder shaft feel in your hands

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

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Price
$179.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
70, 80, 90
50, 65, 68, 75
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
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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