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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
Code Encrypt Pro
Sherwood$259.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, but it's a junior stick limited to lower flex options. The Code Encrypt Pro is noticeably lighter at 360g and built for senior players who want elite puck feel and a hybrid kick for quicker releases.

The numbers

Weight
400g
360g40g lighter
Price
CA$150CA$110 cheaper
CA$260
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You are a junior player or buying for a younger kid
  • You want more blade pattern choices to find your preferred curve
  • Budget is a priority and CA$150 fits better than CA$260

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

  • You are a senior player who wants the lightest possible stick with premium construction
  • You rely on stickhandling and passing and want responsive puck feel through the blade
  • You shoot off the toe or mid-blade and want a hybrid kick that adapts to both quick releases and loaded shots

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro

Price
$149.99
$259.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
2024
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50
75, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP92, PP28, PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
Blackline XXV Carbon Fiber, Pyrofil
Weight
400g
360g
Level
Junior
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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