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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt 1
Sherwood$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 CAD and gives you two flex options with four curve choices, but the Sherwood Encrypt is a known quantity at 400g with actual specs you can trust. You're trading flexibility and price against weight certainty and proven hybrid-kick performance.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$154
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • You're budget-conscious and want maximum curve selection for different shooting styles
  • You prefer lighter sticks and the "Extra Lite" designation appeals to you
  • You're willing to accept missing specs as a trade-off for lower cost

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

  • You want a stick with published specs you can verify before buying
  • 400g feels comfortable in your hands and you don't need something ultra-light
  • You value a proven carbon layup and balanced hybrid kick over saving money

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 Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

Price
$179.99
$153.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
55, 65
75
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
PP92MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
N/A
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
N/A
400g
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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