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

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, making it the practical pick for a junior player still developing their game. The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is noticeably lighter and built with elite-tier carbon, but you're paying a significant premium for a single flex option and limited blade choices.

The numbers

Weight
400g
385g15g lighter
Price
US$255
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You want multiple flex options to match a younger or lighter player
  • You need more blade pattern variety to find the right fit
  • Budget matters and you want strong performance without the collector price tag

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a lighter stick with elite BlackLine XXV carbon construction
  • A hybrid kick point suits your shooting style and you already know 85 flex works for you
  • You're buying for an older, stronger junior or adult player and the USD price is workable

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$149.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50
85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
400g
385g
Level
Junior
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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