

At a glance
The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $140 and gives you eight blade patterns to choose from, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro is a single NHL-spec stick at $220 with zero customization. You're paying $80 extra for Nylander's exact build and pro-level materials, but you're locked into one curve and one flex.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
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Pro Blackout
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Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
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