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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold is way more affordable and lighter, sitting at 365g versus 385g, but the Encrypt Pro is an elite stick built for serious players willing to pay for premium materials and performance. The Blackout Gold gives you five curve options to dial in your shot, while the Encrypt Pro limits you to just two curves but adds signature player tech and a rounder shaft for better puck feel.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$330
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player learning the game and need to save money
  • You want five different blade curve options to find what works for your shot
  • Weight matters and you prefer the lightest option available

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You play competitive hockey and want elite-level carbon construction and durability
  • You value the balanced hybrid kick for snap and control on both forehand and backhand
  • You want the refined feel of a signature pro stick and don't mind paying for it

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

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Price
$129.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
20, 30, 40
50, 65, 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
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
365g
385g
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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