At a glance
The Proto2 Junior is built for younger players who need lower flex options and want a premium Bauer stick, while the Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for senior players. If you're shopping for a junior, these don't really overlap, but on pure value and curve variety, the Blackout Gold Lite wins for adult players.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Gold Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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