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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you much wider curve selection across two flex options, while the Code Encrypt is a genuine pro stock build with a Nylander-spec pattern and pro-level layup. If you want options and value, the HockeyStickMan wins on paper; if you want exactly what an NHL player uses, the Sherwood is the pick.

The numbers

Weight
365g
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Price
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US$220
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

  • •You want multiple blade patterns to match your shooting style
  • •You are a lighter flexer needing 50 or 60 flex
  • •Budget matters and CA$170 is your ceiling

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • •You shoot hard and a 75 flex suits your strength
  • •You want a genuine pro stock stick with NHL-spec layup and pattern
  • •The PP90MX Nylander curve fits how you handle and shoot the puck

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Price
$169.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
75
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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