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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you three flex options plus five curve choices to find what works for your game. The Code Encrypt Pro is built to one specific NHL curve and flex, but you're getting genuine pro-spec gear with the balanced hybrid kick that Byfield uses.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out what flex and curve feel right for you
  • You want to experiment without dropping $220 on a single build
  • You need something light at 365g that won't tire your arms out

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

  • You already know you like a hybrid kick and a mid-curve like PP90MX
  • You want the exact same stick an NHL player is using in games
  • You're strong enough for pro-spec stiffness and don't mind committing to one flex

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 Q. Byfield

Price
$129.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
83
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
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
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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