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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

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

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to pick your flex and curve, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt is a locked-in pro-spec stick at NHL specs built for one specific player's preferences. The HockeyStickMan weighs 365g and costs $120 CAD, but the Sherwood is stiffer and heavier duty built for stronger shooters.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player on a budget who needs to try different flex options
  • You want to experiment with multiple blade patterns before committing
  • You prefer a lower kick point for faster release from deeper in the shaft

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You're a strong, experienced player who shoots hard and wants a true NHL-balanced feel
  • You like the specific curve (PP90MX) and don't need other options
  • You want a pro-spec layup that matches what NHL players actually use on the ice

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 W. Nylander

Price
$119.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
75
Kick point
Low
Mid
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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