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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
Sherwood$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold is a budget junior stick that lets you try different flex ratings and blade curves for cheap, while the Sherwood Code is a pro-spec stick locked into one fixed setup built for stronger, more experienced players. You're choosing between flexibility and affordability versus a single balanced option at NHL quality.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$190
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're still figuring out which flex and curve work for you
  • Your budget is tight and you want to spend under $150
  • You need a stick that grows with you through different junior flex options

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

  • You already know you like a hybrid kick and PP26 curve pattern
  • You have the strength to handle pro-spec stiffness (55 flex is on the stiffer side)
  • You want authentic NHL-level construction and aren't willing to compromise on stick quality

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 Gold Lite - Junior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

Price
$129.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
55
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP26
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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