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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 2

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Code Encrypt 2
Sherwood$125.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is a lightweight junior stick with five curve options, while the Code Encrypt 2 is a mid-range adult stick with a hybrid kick and only two curves. Pick the Pro Blackout if you need a light stick for a young player with lots of curve choices, but grab the Code Encrypt if you want balanced performance and adult flex ratings at roughly the same price point.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$126
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player who needs a light, responsive stick
  • You want five different blade patterns to find your exact curve preference
  • Budget matters and you need the lowest weight possible

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 2

  • You're an adult developing player who wants a hybrid kick that handles both snap and loading
  • You prefer a round shaft that feels traditional in your hands
  • You're comfortable with just two curve options and don't mind potentially heavier feel

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 - Junior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 2

Price
$119.99
$125.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
20, 30, 40
55, 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
Carbon, FeatherLite layup
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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