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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Barber LE is way more affordable and gives you two flex options to find your match, but the Encrypt Pro is noticeably lighter and offers a hybrid kick point that splits the difference between low and mid. You're choosing between budget accessibility with flex flexibility versus a premium, elite-feeling stick at a higher price.

The numbers

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

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

  • You want to save $75+ and need the option to try both 50 and 70 flex before committing
  • You prefer a low kick point that loads up quickly on snapshots
  • P28 or W28 curves work for your game and you don't need signature blade options

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want the lightest stick here (385g vs 400g) and that matters for your play style
  • A hybrid kick point suits you better than pure low kick
  • You're willing to pay elite pricing for BlackLine XXV carbon and know the Encrypt Pro platform works for you

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

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$179.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
50, 70
85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, 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
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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