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

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

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you two flex options plus two blade curves to dial in your shot, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt is a genuine pro-spec stick locked to one flex and curve but built with NHL-level construction. You're choosing between customization and budget flexibility versus NHL-grade performance in a fixed setup.

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 test different flex ratings (50 or 70) without spending much
  • You need either a P28 or W28 curve and don't want to hunt elsewhere
  • Budget matters and you're not committed to one specific flex yet
  • You're experimenting with gear before upgrading to pro-level sticks

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

  • You shoot hard and want genuine NHL gear that Quinton Byfield actually uses
  • You already know you like 83 flex and the PP90MX curve pattern
  • You prioritize pro-spec durability and layup over cost
  • You want one dialed-in stick rather than options to choose from

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 Q. Byfield

Price
$179.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 70
83
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, W28
PP90MX
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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