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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you flexibility with five curve options and three flex choices, but it's a junior stick. The Sherwood Code Encrypt is a pro stock stick locked into one specific flex and curve, built for stronger players who want exactly what Byfield uses in the NHL.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$220
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player or still building your shot and need room to experiment with different curves
  • Budget matters and you want to try multiple flex options without spending big money
  • You want genuine choice in blade patterns instead of being locked into one curve

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

  • You already know your shot and want a proven NHL pattern without compromise
  • You're a stronger, more experienced player who can handle pro-spec stiffness
  • You want authentic gear and don't need flexibility in curve or flex options

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 Stock Q. Byfield

Price
$119.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
83
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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