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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout is way more affordable at $80 and gives you tons of curve options, but it's noticeably heavier at 500g and has some quality consistency issues. The Encrypt Pro is a premium stick that's 115g lighter with a more refined feel, but costs over three times as much and locks you into just two blade patterns.

The numbers

Weight
500g
385g115g lighter
Price
US$80US$175 cheaper
US$255
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You're on a tight budget and durability matters more than weight savings
  • You need to try multiple curve options to find your perfect pattern
  • You don't mind a heavier stick or want to build strength with it

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick that feels more responsive and snappy
  • You're willing to pay elite pricing for proven premium carbon construction
  • You've already dialed in your blade pattern and don't need curve variety

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.

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$79.99
$254.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
75, 85
85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
PP28, PP92
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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