
At a glance
The Proto2 is built for juniors who want a responsive mid-kick stick with premium materials, while the HockeyStickMan is a budget-friendly intermediate option that costs $100 less. You're trading material quality and mid-kick performance for significant savings with the HockeyStickMan, though you get more curve options to choose from.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
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