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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Code Encrypt 1
Sherwood$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and 35 grams lighter, making it the obvious pick if you're a junior player on a budget or just want a nimble stick. The Code Encrypt 1 costs significantly more and weighs noticeably more, but gives you better materials and only offers one curve instead of five options.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player and price matters (CA$120 is solid budget pricing)
  • You want to try different curves without dropping serious cash (five blade patterns vs one)
  • You prefer a lighter stick (365g is noticeably easier to move around)

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

  • You've outgrown juniors and need an intermediate stick with proven materials (BlackLine XXV carbon is legit)
  • You want that balanced hybrid kick feel with better dampening in the blade
  • You've already dialed in your curve preference 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 Green Lite - Junior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

Price
$119.99
$153.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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