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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 USD and offers a much wider curve selection, but it's noticeably heavier at 500g with a low kick. The Code Encrypt Pro is 115g lighter with an elite mid kick feel, but you're paying $330 USD for that upgrade.

The numbers

Weight
500g
385g115g lighter
Price
US$80US$250 cheaper
US$330
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • Budget is the priority and you want a functional low-kick stick under $80
  • You need specific curve options like P28, P29, or P92
  • You go through sticks quickly and don't want to spend elite money

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • You want a genuinely light, high-performance stick at 385g
  • A balanced mid kick suits your shot release style
  • You want premium carbon construction with real dampening technology in the blade

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$79.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
75, 85
40, 50, 55, 65, 68, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92, PP92M
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
500g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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