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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
Code Encrypt Pro
Sherwood$259.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Code Encrypt Pro is noticeably lighter and built with significantly better materials. These two sticks are also targeting completely different age groups, which matters more than anything else here.

The numbers

Weight
450g
360g90g lighter
Price
CA$70CA$190 cheaper
CA$260
Curves
8 options5 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • •You are a junior player and need a properly sized stick
  • •Budget is tight and CA$70 is where you need to be
  • •You want more blade pattern options to find your preferred curve

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro

  • •You are a senior player who needs adult flex and full-length shaft
  • •You want a genuinely elite lightweight stick at 360g
  • •Puck feel and stickhandling performance are your top priorities and you can justify the CA$260 price

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro

Price
$69.99
$259.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
2025
2024
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
40, 50
75, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
PP92, PP28, PP90MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
Blackline XXV Carbon Fiber, Pyrofil
Weight
450g
360g
Level
Junior
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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