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

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

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to find your perfect curve, while the Sherwood is a pro-spec stick built to one locked-in setup that costs nearly double. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you're still figuring out what works for you, pick the Sherwood if you want exactly what an NHL player uses.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player or budget conscious and need to try different curves to find your preference
  • You want lighter weight (365g is noticeably easier to handle)
  • You need flex options since Sherwood is stuck at 75

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You know you like a mid kick and mid-low curve already and don't need to experiment
  • You want genuine NHL spec gear and don't mind paying for it
  • You're a stronger player who can handle pro-level stiffness and want that exact Nylander setup

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 W. Nylander

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

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