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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark
Sherwood$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 350g and gives you way more curve and flex options to dial in your shot, while the Sherwood Code is an NHL-spec stick locked into one setup that costs about the same but offers zero customization. Pick based on whether you want flexibility and a lighter feel or trust an exact pro player's build.

The numbers

Weight
350g
Price
US$180US$10 cheaper
US$190
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want to try different curves and flex ratings without buying multiple sticks
  • You prefer a lighter stick for faster hands and less fatigue
  • You shoot in a style that benefits from a hybrid kick that's not locked to one player's preferences

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock E. Clark

  • You want the exact stick specs an NHL player uses and trust that blueprint
  • You shoot hard and need pro-level stiffness matched to your strength
  • You don't care about curve options and want to just grab a proven setup and go

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 Stock E. Clark

Price
$179.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80, 90
55
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
PP26
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
350g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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