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

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and noticeably lighter, making it the obvious choice if budget matters and you're still growing into your equipment. The Code Encrypt Pro costs nearly three times as much and weighs 20 grams more, but gives you a mid-kick hybrid design, a round shaft, and way more flex options to dial in exactly what you want as you develop your shot.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$330
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player and need to keep costs down without sacrificing quality
  • You want a lighter stick that's easier to handle and faster to move around
  • You prefer a low kick for quick snap shots from anywhere on the ice

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You're ready to invest in an elite stick that won't hold you back as you improve
  • You want a balanced mid-kick that works for all-around play and different situations
  • You need more flex options (seven choices instead of three) to match your exact strength and style

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 Olympic USA

Price
$119.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
20, 30, 40
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
365g
385g
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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