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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro is way more affordable at $170 CAD and nearly 20 grams lighter, making it the budget pick for intermediate players who don't need endless flex options. The Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro costs almost twice as much but gives you elite carbon layup, seven flex choices instead of two, and a mid kick that works for any shot type.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$330
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You're on a tight budget and $170 is your limit
  • You play intermediate level and don't need premium materials
  • You already know which flex (50 or 60) works for you

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You want a stick that handles multiple shot styles with its balanced mid kick
  • You need flex range (the 40-85 spread covers most player weights and preferences)
  • You're willing to pay for BlackLine XXV carbon and better blade dampening
  • You want a stick that won't feel outdated in a year or two

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 Red Lite - Intermediate

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$169.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
50, 60
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
365g
385g
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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