HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

HockeyStickMan$79.99

Sherwood$219.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout is way more affordable and gives you 30+ curve options, but you're getting a heavier stick with inconsistent quality control. The Sherwood is an NHL-spec stick with a balanced hybrid kick that NHL players actually use, but it costs nearly three times as much and locks you into one flex and curve.

The numbers

Weight

500g

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Price

US$80US$140 cheaper

US$220

Curves

5 options4 more

1 option

Kick point

Low

Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

•You want to spend under $80 and aren't worried about saving weight
•You need flexibility choosing from tons of blade patterns
•You're okay with potential inconsistencies between sticks in exchange for rock-bottom pricing

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

•You're a stronger player who can handle 83 flex and want a genuinely NHL-balanced feel
•You prefer a hybrid kick that works for both snap shots and wrist shots
•You'll shoot the same curve as an actual NHL player (Byfield's PP90MX)

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

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HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock Q. Byfield

Price

$79.99

$219.99 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

Sherwood

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