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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 CAD and gives you flex and curve options to dial in your shot, but the Sherwood Encrypt Pro is a noticeably higher-end stick built with premium carbon that feels more responsive. You're choosing between budget flexibility versus elite performance.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$255
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

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

  • You want to spend under $200 and get a solid intermediate stick
  • You need flex or curve choice (the Sherwood only comes in 85 flex)
  • You're still figuring out what blade pattern works for your shot

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want the best build quality and responsiveness in your shot
  • You're playing at a higher competitive level and the extra performance matters
  • You don't care about having multiple flex options (85 flex is your spot)

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

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$179.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
55, 65
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
N/A
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
N/A
385g
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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