

At a glance
The HockeyStickMan Pro is way more affordable and gives you multiple curve choices to dial in your shot, while the Sherwood is a pro-spec stick built to one fixed setup at a stiffer flex that suits stronger players. Pick the HockeyStickMan if budget and options matter most; pick the Sherwood if you want an NHL-proven pattern with pro-level build quality.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
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Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.
Read the flex guideFind the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.
See the curve chartPro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
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