HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

HockeyStickMan$169.99

Sherwood$153.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 325g and gives you way more curve selection with six blade options, but you are paying CA$170 for an intermediate-only stick. The Code Encrypt 1 is heavier at 400g but covers a broader player range and comes in at a competitive price point for what the carbon layup delivers.

The numbers

Weight

325g75g lighter

400g

Price

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US$154

Curves

6 options5 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

•You want a noticeably lighter stick and weight savings matter to your game
•You need flexibility in blade pattern since six options lets you dial in your shot
•You are an intermediate player and the lower flex options (50, 60) match your strength

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

•You want a proven brand name with solid hybrid kick at a reasonable USD price
•The heavier feel does not bother you and you prefer a rounder shaft grip
•You shoot with a P92-style curve and do not need other pattern options

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

Price

$169.99

$153.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

Sherwood

Year

2025

N/A

Category

Performance

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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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