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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 gives you way more curve selection and lighter elite construction, while the Code Encrypt 1 is a known quantity with published specs and a lower price point. If you want options and top-tier materials, the Blackout wins on paper, but the Encrypt 1 gives you transparency about exactly what you're buying.

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 want multiple curve options to match your shot style
  • You prefer a lower flex (55 or 65) for quicker release
  • Elite-tier layup and construction matter to you at the intermediate level

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

  • You want to know exactly what you're getting (400g, real carbon specs, proven blade)
  • You shoot with a 75 flex and the PP92MX pattern works for you
  • You'd rather save money and get solid mid-range performance over unknown elite specs

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
Elite
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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