

At a glance
The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 USD versus $255 USD, but the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles is noticeably lighter at 385g compared to 500g and has a more responsive hybrid kick point. If you want a much wider curve selection and a stick that won't sting when it breaks, go Blackout; if you want elite-level performance and feel, go Encrypt Pro.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
Sherwood
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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