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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Playrite

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is a lighter stick with more flex options and blade choices, built for juniors who want some performance features. The Playrite is way more affordable and designed purely for beginners learning the game, but you're trading performance tuning and likely getting a heavier stick in the deal.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$60
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick that won't tire your arms as much
  • You need flexibility in choosing your flex rating (20, 30, or 40) to match your strength
  • You want multiple blade patterns to find the curve that fits your shot

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • Budget is your main concern and you're just starting out
  • You don't need a bunch of options and just want something that works
  • You're not sure if hockey is your long-term sport yet

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

Playrite

Price
$129.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Budget
Flex options
20, 30, 40
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
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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