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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

Pro Blackout Gold Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt 1
Sherwood$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is noticeably lighter at 365g and gives you a much wider curve selection, but you're paying a CA$180 price tag with no USD option listed. The Code Encrypt 1 is heavier and locks you into one curve, but it's a strong mid-range value at US$154.

The numbers

Weight
365g35g lighter
400g
Price
US$154
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • You want a lighter stick and can feel the difference 35g makes
  • You need curve options beyond a P92-style blade
  • You want an elite-tier carbon layup

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

  • You shoot a P92-style curve and don't need other options
  • You want a capable hybrid-kick stick without spending elite money
  • Weight is not a priority and you prefer a round shaft feel

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

Price
$179.99
$153.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
70, 80
75
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP92MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
365g
400g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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