
At a glance
The Pro Blackout gives you way more curve selection and a lower price point, while the Nylander Pro Stock locks you into one pattern and one flex but delivers genuine NHL-spec construction. If customization matters or you are an intermediate-level player, the Pro Blackout is the practical choice, but the Nylander stick is built for stronger shooters who know exactly what they want.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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