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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
Pro Blackout Green Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 Junior is built for younger players with lighter flex options, while the Blackout Green Lite is a way more affordable senior stick with a much wider curve selection and a known weight of 365g. If you are a junior player, these sticks do not actually overlap, but if you are on the fence about sizing, the price difference and pattern variety make the Blackout worth a hard look.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
CA$280
CA$180CA$100 cheaper
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You are a junior player who needs a 30, 40, or 50 flex
  • You want premium TeXtreme and Boron construction at the junior level
  • You prefer a square shaft feel for grip and control

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite

  • You are a senior player and want to save roughly CA$100
  • You want more curve options, including P29, W03, and W28
  • You like a hybrid kick point that adapts to both wrist shots and slap shots

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Green Lite

Price
$279.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
30, 40, 50
70, 80
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
365g
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Senior
Position
Forward
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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