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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 2

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Code Encrypt 2
Sherwood$125.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is noticeably lighter at 365g with a much wider curve selection, built specifically for junior players. The Code Encrypt 2 covers adult flex ranges and is way more affordable if you're buying in USD, but gives you far fewer blade options and an unknown weight.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$126
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player and need age-appropriate flex (20, 30, 40)
  • Curve variety matters, five options versus two is a real difference
  • You want a lighter stick with a premium 18K carbon layup

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 2

  • You're a developing adult or teen player needing 55 to 75 flex
  • Budget is tight and the USD price works better for you
  • You're fine with P28 or P92 and don't need other patterns

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 2

Price
$129.99
$125.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
20, 30, 40
55, 68, 75
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
Carbon, FeatherLite layup
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
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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