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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt Pro
Sherwood$259.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 and slightly lighter at 350g, but gives you only two flex options and nine curve choices. The Sherwood Code is pricier at $220-260 USD but offers eight flex options, a round shaft for better power transfer, and blade tech designed specifically for playmakers who value puck feel over raw shot power.

The numbers

Weight
350g10g lighter
360g
Price
CA$180CA$80 cheaper
CA$260
Curves
9 options6 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You're on a tight budget and want a genuinely light stick without spending premium dollars
  • You've found your ideal flex (70 or 80) and don't need other options
  • You shoot more than you handle the puck and want quick release

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

  • You need flex flexibility to dial in your exact preference from the wider range available
  • You stickhandle and pass as much as you shoot and want better puck feedback
  • You want the latest construction tech and don't mind paying for it
  • The round shaft appeals to you for improved power transfer on passes and shots

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

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro

Price
$179.99
$259.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
2024
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 80, 90
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
PP92, PP28, PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
Blackline XXV Carbon Fiber, Pyrofil
Weight
350g
360g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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