

At a glance
The Blackout is way more affordable and comes with a much wider curve selection, but the Encrypt Pro is noticeably lighter (360g vs 500g) and built with elite-level materials for players who want every edge on the ice. If budget and blade variety matter most, the Blackout wins; if you want a featherlight stick with premium puck feel, the Encrypt Pro is worth the extra money.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
Sherwood
Code Encrypt Pro
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