HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

HockeyStickMan$179.99

Sherwood$259.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable at CA$180 and gives you a much wider curve selection with five blade options versus three. The Code Encrypt Pro shaves off a few extra grams and brings a more refined carbon construction, but you're paying CA$80 more for those gains.

The numbers

Weight

365g

360g5g lighter

Price

CA$180CA$80 cheaper

CA$260

Curves

5 options2 more

3 options

Kick point

Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

•Budget matters and you want to keep CA$80 in your pocket
•You want more curve options, especially W03 or W28 which Sherwood doesn't offer
•You shoot more than you stickhandle and don't need premium blade dampening

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

•You prioritize puck feel and want the VR-92 blade dampening for passes and dekes
•You prefer a round shaft shape and want a confirmed fit in hand
•You want a stick with more documented construction details and a broader flex range including a 95 flex option

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro

Price

$179.99

$259.99

Brand

HockeyStickMan

Sherwood

Year

2025