At a glance
The Blackout Green Lite is a noticeably lighter elite-tier stick with a much wider curve selection, while the Code Encrypt 2 is way more affordable and offers a softer flex option that younger or lighter players will appreciate. If weight and blade variety matter most, the HockeyStickMan stick wins, but the Sherwood is the smarter buy for a developing player watching their budget.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 2
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Green Lite
Sherwood
Code Encrypt 2
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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