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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and noticeably lighter, making it the smart budget play for intermediate players who just want a solid stick without spending big money. The Sherwood costs nearly double and weighs 20g more, but you're getting elite carbon tech, a hybrid kick point that's more forgiving, and four flex options instead of two.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$330
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You're on a tight budget and don't want to spend $330 on a stick
  • You prefer a low kick point that loads energy quickly on snap shots
  • You want five blade curve options to dial in your exact preference

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You can spend the money and want genuinely better carbon construction
  • You like hybrid kick points that blend control with responsiveness
  • You need more flex range (especially the 65 and 68 options for different playing styles)
  • You want an elite-tier stick built to last through heavy use

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

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Price
$169.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
50, 60
50, 65, 68, 75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92
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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