

At a glance
The HockeyStickMan Pro is a modern intermediate stick with a low kick point and five curve options, while the Sherwood Playrite is a barebone beginner stick that's way more affordable but likely heavier and less responsive. If you want actual performance features and curve selection, the HockeyStickMan costs about triple the Sherwood, but you're getting a stick built for real play instead of just learning the basics.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
Pick the Sherwood Playrite
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
Sherwood
Playrite
Still not sure which fits you?
Answer a few questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.
Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.
Read the flex guideFind the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.
See the curve chartPro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Playrite
HockeyStickMan vs Sherwood
Compare →Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate vs Rekker Legend Pro
HockeyStickMan vs Sherwood
Compare →Pro Blackout vs Playrite
HockeyStickMan vs Sherwood
Compare →Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate vs Rekker Morph 1 64
HockeyStickMan vs Sherwood
Compare →Get matched to the sticks that fit your game
Find my stick