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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable at CA$130 and noticeably lighter at 365g, plus it gives you five different curve options to dial in your shot. The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles costs nearly double and weighs 20g more, but you're getting elite carbon construction and a signature pro-level stick built for all-around play.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$255
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player on a budget and want to try different curves without breaking the bank
  • You prefer lighter sticks that won't tire your arms out
  • You need flexibility in blade patterns to match your shooting style

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a proven pro-level stick with premium carbon technology
  • Weight difference of 20g doesn't bother you and you value feel over featherweight specs
  • You've settled on your curve preference (PP28 or PP92) and don't need options

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 Willy Styles

Price
$129.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
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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