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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you real choice with two flex options and blade curves, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt is a fixed NHL-spec stick built for power and balance. If you want flexibility and a budget price, go HockeyStickMan; if you want genuine pro-level gear and don't mind spending more, go Sherwood.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$220
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

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

  • You want to save roughly $40 CAD and get a budget-friendly stick that still has decent carbon layup
  • You need flexibility choosing between 50 and 70 flex depending on your game
  • You want two blade pattern options to match your shooting preference

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

  • You're a stronger player who shoots hard and wants NHL-spec stiffness and engineering
  • You prefer a balanced hybrid kick that handles both snap and load
  • You're willing to pay pro-level money for proven gear and don't need multiple flex/curve choices

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 Stock M. Tkachuk

Price
$179.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 70
75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, W28
PP26MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
400g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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