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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is 350g of light, affordable carbon with three flex options and nine curve choices for $180, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt is a pro stock stick locked into one flex and one curve for $220. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you want gear customization and value, or go Sherwood if you want the exact setup an NHL player uses.

The numbers

Weight
350g
Price
US$180US$40 cheaper
US$220
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want the lightest option available and need that weight advantage
  • You're still dialing in your flex preference and need multiple options to choose from
  • You want nine different blade curves to find your perfect pattern
  • Budget matters and $180 beats $220

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

  • You already know you like the PP90MX curve and Byfield's setup
  • You want genuine pro-spec construction without guessing on specs
  • You shoot hard enough that pro-stiffness feels natural in your hands
  • Having the exact NHL-issued gear appeals to you

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 Q. Byfield

Price
$179.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80, 90
83
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
PP90MX
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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