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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs Sherwood Playrite

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Sherwood Playrite is way more affordable and built to last through learning, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout gives you better kick feel and more curve options if you can spend the extra cash. The price gap is huge (roughly triple for the HockeyStickMan), but you're also getting a stick designed for actual performance tuning versus basic recreational gear.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$60
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

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

  • You want a mid-range hybrid kick that gives you some snap without breaking the bank
  • You need to choose between multiple blade curves (P08, P71, P86, T27) to dial in your shot
  • You're intermediate level and want something that won't feel like training equipment

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • Budget is tight and you need the cheapest stick that won't fall apart
  • You're brand new to hockey or just playing casually on the side
  • You don't care about kick point or curve selection and just need something that works

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

Playrite

Price
$179.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Budget
Flex options
55, 65
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
PP28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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