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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, with a much wider curve selection for junior players still figuring out their game. The Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is a heavier senior stick built around a hybrid kick point with elite-tier carbon and a premium price to match.

The numbers

Weight
365g20g lighter
385g
Price
US$255
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You are a junior player who wants a light, low-kick shot release without spending big
  • You want more curve options to experiment with what works for you
  • Budget matters and CA$120 is the right price point

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a senior stick with a hybrid kick that works for both wrist shots and slap shots
  • You trust elite BlackLine XXV carbon construction and are willing to pay US$255 for it
  • You shoot in 85 flex and the PP28 or PP92 already fits your game

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$119.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
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
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
365g
385g
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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