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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 CAD and slightly heavier at 400g, while the Encrypt Pro costs over $300 USD with a noticeably lighter 385g frame. Pro Blackout gives you two flex options and two blade curves, but Encrypt Pro crushes it with seven flex choices and three blade patterns if you need to dial in your exact specs.

The numbers

Weight
400g
385g15g lighter
Price
US$330
Curves
2 options
3 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

  • Budget is tight and you want a solid carbon stick without breaking the bank
  • You prefer a low kick point for faster release and feel more comfortable with limited flex choices
  • You don't need endless customization in blade patterns

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You want the lightest stick possible and can justify the premium price for elite performance
  • You need multiple flex and curve options to nail your perfect setup
  • You prefer a mid-point kick that balances snap and control across different shot types

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 (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$179.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
50, 70
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, W28
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
400g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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