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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable at $170 CAD and gives you multiple flex and curve options to experiment with, while the Sherwood is a locked-in pro stock stick built for NHL-level power that costs significantly more and leaves you no choices. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you want flexibility and budget room; pick the Sherwood if you want the exact stick an NHL player uses and have a strong shot.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$220
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You're budget-conscious and want to save $50+ while still getting solid intermediate performance
  • You want to try different flex ratings (50 or 60) and blade patterns (5 options) to find what works for you
  • You're still dialing in your shot and curve preference

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

  • You have a strong, fast shot and need the pro-spec stiffness of a 75 flex
  • You want the exact NHL build Tkachuk uses without compromise
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that balances mid and low kick points for all-around play

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 Stock M. Tkachuk

Price
$169.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP26MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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