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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

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

Weight
425g
Price
US$140US$80 cheaper
US$220
Curves
8 options7 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want to test different curves without dropping serious money
  • You need a lighter stick and value the 425g weight spec
  • Budget matters and you want true carbon construction at mid-range pricing

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You want the exact NHL player pattern and pro-spec layup
  • You already know your curve and flex work for you
  • You're a stronger shooter who can handle the stiffer pro-spec build

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

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Price
$139.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85
75
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
100% Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
425g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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