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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable at CA$180 and noticeably lighter at 350g, but the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro offers way more flex options and a more refined elite build if you're willing to spend US$330. The real trade-off is budget and weight versus flexibility in stick selection and overall performance tier.

The numbers

Weight
350g35g lighter
385g
Price
US$180US$150 cheaper
US$330
Curves
9 options6 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You're price sensitive and want the lightest stick possible without breaking the bank
  • You shoot with a 70 or 80 flex and don't need other options
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that prioritizes quick release over all-around balance

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You want flexibility to experiment with different flex ratings (40 through 85 available)
  • You need a mid-kick stick for balanced power and accuracy
  • You're willing to pay elite pricing for proven high-end carbon construction and dampening technology

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 Olympic USA

Price
$179.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
70, 80, 90
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
350g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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