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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium elite stick with better materials and brand pedigree, but the Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for a player who wants options. If budget matters or you want to experiment with blade patterns, the HSM stick is the practical choice.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
CA$280
CA$170CA$110 cheaper
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You want elite-tier carbon construction and are willing to pay for it
  • You already know P92 or P28 works for you
  • You prefer a mid kick point for a more powerful, accurate shot

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate

  • You want to save roughly CA$110 and put that toward other gear
  • You want more curve options, including P29, W03, and W28
  • A hybrid kick point suits your release style better, especially for wrist shots off the rush

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate

Price
$279.99
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
50, 60
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
Intermediate
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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