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

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Code Encrypt Pro
Sherwood$259.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable at half the price and built for juniors learning the game, while the Sherwood is a premium senior stick that's 5 grams lighter with a hybrid kick designed for skilled playmakers. You're choosing between budget-friendly and getting started versus investing in a stick that rewards advanced stickhandling.

The numbers

Weight
365g
360g5g lighter
Price
CA$120CA$140 cheaper
CA$260
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player or parent buying for a developing kid where price matters
  • You want simpler flex choices (20, 30, 40) without overthinking it
  • You need 5 blade curve options to find your preference

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

  • You're a senior player who stickhandles and passes a lot, not just a sniper
  • You want that noticeably lighter feel (360g) for quicker hands
  • You value puck feel and control over raw shot power from a low kick point

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 Pro

Price
$119.99
$259.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
2024
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP92, PP28, PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
Blackline XXV Carbon Fiber, Pyrofil
Weight
365g
360g
Level
Junior
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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