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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 but weighs noticeably more at 500g, while the Code Encrypt Pro is a 115g lighter elite stick that costs four times as much. Pick based on budget and whether you want premium performance or just a solid stick that gets the job done.

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

  • •You're on a tight budget and $80 is a hard limit
  • •You want the widest curve selection with 30+ options available
  • •You don't mind a heavier stick and value durability over premium feel

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

  • •You want a noticeably lighter stick (385g vs 500g makes a real difference)
  • •You can spend $330 and want elite-level carbon construction
  • •You prefer a mid kick point for balanced all-around play with more flex options

Which stick should you actually be using?

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HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Olympic USA

Price
$79.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
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

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