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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Code Encrypt 1
Sherwood$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is 75g lighter and costs about $16 less, but you're locked into just one curve option. The Sherwood Code Encrypt 1 weighs more and offers only one curve as well, so the real difference comes down to weight preference and how much you value that lighter feel at this price point.

The numbers

Weight
325g75g lighter
400g
Price
US$154
Curves
6 options5 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You want the lightest stick in this comparison and value that responsiveness
  • You need intermediate flex options (50 or 60) and the budget price matters
  • You're willing to commit to one of their six available curves

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

  • You prefer a slightly heavier stick for more stability and durability
  • You want the dampened blade feel that the VR-92 blade technology provides
  • You're okay spending a bit more for Sherwood's BlackLine XXV carbon quality

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 Prototype - Intermediate

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

Price
$169.99
$153.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
50, 60
75
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
PP92MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
325g
400g
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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