Bauer Proto2 Junior vs CCM Tacks XF

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

• •You want the lightest stick possible for a faster, crisper shot release
• •Your kid shoots from the perimeter and needs puck feel over raw power
• •Curve selection doesn't matter because you already know your pattern
• •You're okay paying premium price for elite-level materials

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

• •You want four blade pattern options to find the exact curve that fits your game
• •Your kid loads the stick and generates power from mid-shaft loading
• •Budget matters and you want solid performance at a lower price point
• •You prefer more flex options to dial in the exact feel you need