At a glance
The Value Blackout is a way more versatile performance stick with a much wider curve selection and a low kick point built for quicker releases, while the Playrite is a budget beginner stick with heavier, basic construction and almost no customization. If you have any skating foundation at all, the Value Blackout is the noticeably better tool for developing real shooting habits.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Pick the Sherwood Playrite
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Sherwood
Playrite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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