At a glance
The Proto2 is the more premium stick with elite materials, but the Tacks XF is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection across more flex options. Most junior players will notice the CCM's wider range of patterns and lower price before they feel the difference in construction quality.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the CCM Tacks XF
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
CCM
Tacks XF
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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