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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE vs Sherwood Playrite

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 400g and built with premium 18K carbon, giving you a responsive stick that feels crisp on shots. The Playrite costs half as much, comes in softer flex options for beginners, but will feel heavier and less refined in your hands.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$60
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

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

  • You want a stick that feels quick and snappy on release
  • You're choosing between 50 or 70 flex and need something legitimately light
  • You can spend $180 and want actual carbon construction quality
  • The P28 or W28 curves match your shot style

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You're brand new to hockey and learning the game
  • Budget is under $60 and that's your hard limit
  • You want softer flex options (15-25 range) for easier loading
  • You don't need performance tuning yet and just want something durable to practice with

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

Playrite

Price
$179.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Budget
Flex options
50, 70
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, W28
PP28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
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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