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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 Pro Blackout Custom is way more affordable and gives you a much wider curve selection, while the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a known-weight elite build at 385g with premium carbon layup. If you want flexibility in setup and value, the HockeyStickMan wins on paper, but the Sherwood gives you more certainty on what you're actually buying.

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 more curve options to dial in your shot
  • You're an intermediate player who doesn't need to spend $255 USD
  • You prefer a hybrid kick at a lower price point without sacrificing tier

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want verified specs like exact weight and premium carbon construction
  • You shoot in the 85 flex range and the PP28 or PP92 pattern suits your game
  • You want a proven elite-tier stick and don't mind paying full price for it

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
Elite
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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