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

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$149.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter, has a much wider curve selection, and is built for players who actually care about performance, while the Playrite is way more affordable and built purely for beginners who just need something functional to learn with. These two sticks are aimed at completely different players.

The numbers

Weight
395g
Price
US$60
Curves
14 options13 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • You want a low kick point that actually loads and releases quickly on shots
  • You need real curve options to match your shooting style
  • You are an intermediate player ready to invest in a proper performance stick

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You are brand new to hockey and do not want to spend much money
  • You just need something durable to learn stickhandling and basic shooting
  • Budget is the main concern and performance details do not matter yet

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Sherwood

Playrite

Price
$149.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
55, 65
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P14, P15, P28, P29, P40, P88, P91, P92, PM9, W01, W03, W05, W28, W88
PP28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
395g
N/A
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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