
At a glance
The Value Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a much wider curve selection with 8 blade options, but the Code Encrypt 1 is noticeably lighter at 400g versus 500g and comes with a hybrid kick point for more versatile shooting. If weight and shooting feel matter most, the Encrypt 1 wins, but the Blackout saves you significant money and lets you pick your curve.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Sherwood
Code Encrypt 1
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