At a glance
The Proto2 is a premium elite stick with better materials and brand pedigree, but the Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable, noticeably lighter at 365g, and offers a much wider curve selection. Most junior players will feel that difference in price and curve options before they notice anything else.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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