StickMeta

Bauer Proto2 Junior vs Bauer Pulse

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
Pulse
Bauer$459.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is way more affordable and built for junior players who want a responsive mid-kick shooter, while the Pulse is noticeably lighter, offers a much wider curve selection, and gives senior players a hybrid kick that blends mid and low-kick feel into one stick.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
CA$280CA$180 cheaper
CA$460
Curves
2 options
4 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs junior flex options (30, 40, 50)
  • Budget matters and you want elite materials without paying elite senior pricing
  • A straightforward mid-kick feel is what you already know and trust

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You are a senior player who wants one of the lightest sticks Bauer makes at 345g
  • You want more curve options to dial in your shot, including P88 and P90TM
  • You like the idea of a kick point that loads like a mid but releases like a low-kick

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

Bauer

Pulse

Price
$279.99
$459.99
Brand
Bauer
Bauer
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
30, 40, 50
65, 70, 77, 87
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
Shaft shape
Square
Oval
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Weight
N/A
345g
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Senior
Position
Forward
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

Not sure which stick is right for you?

Answer a few quick questions about your position, level, budget, and play style. Get 3 sticks matched to your game.

Find My Stick