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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

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

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and gives you five curve options to dial in your shot, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro is a heavier pro-spec stick locked into one fixed flex and NHL curve. Budget versus performance is the core trade-off here.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You're on a tight budget and CA$170 is a hard limit
  • You want to try multiple curves before committing to one
  • You prefer a lighter stick that's easier to handle in practice
  • You play intermediate level and don't need pro-stiffness specs

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You have a strong shot and want pro-grade stiffness and feel
  • You already know the PP90MX curve works for you
  • You want an actual NHL player's exact specs (Nylander's pattern)
  • You're willing to pay CA$300+ for genuine pro-stock construction

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 W. Nylander

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
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP90MX
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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