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Sherwood Playrite vs Warrior Alpha LX2

Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
Alpha LX2
Warrior$132.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Playrite is way more affordable and built to survive your first season without breaking the bank, but the Alpha LX2 gives you actual performance features like a hybrid kick and better blade options for only about twice the price. If you're just learning, the Playrite works. If you're serious about improving, the Alpha LX2 is worth the jump.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$60US$73 cheaper
US$133
Curves
1 option
2 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You're brand new to hockey and don't want to risk damaging an expensive stick while learning
  • Your budget is under $70 and you need something that lasts through a season
  • You play casually once a week and don't need performance tuning

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2

  • You want a kick point that handles both snap shots and slap shots without compromising either
  • You're ready to invest in better equipment that actually matches your developing skills
  • You want real material quality (Minimus Carbon) instead of basic construction

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.

Sherwood

Playrite

Warrior

Alpha LX2

Price
$59.99 USD
$132.97 USD
Brand
Sherwood
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
15, 25, 35, 45
40, 50, 55, 63, 75
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
PP28
W05, W28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus Carbon, L.155 one-piece
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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