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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a legit junior stick built for young shooters who want mid-kick pop and precision, while the Blackout Prototype is a heavier senior stick that costs way less and gives you nine curve options instead of two. Pick the Proto2 if you're a developing junior player chasing shot accuracy, but grab the Blackout if you're a senior looking to save money and need flexibility on blade patterns.

The numbers

Weight
350g
Price
CA$280
CA$180CA$100 cheaper
Curves
2 options
9 options7 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You're a junior player and want that mid-kick snap for quick, accurate releases
  • You value the lighter blade core for better puck feel and control
  • You want a stick specifically engineered for your age group

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You're a senior player and need to save $100 on your stick
  • You can't find the curve you want and need nine options to choose from
  • You want the lightest Blackout ever made at 350g with solid carbon construction

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype

Price
$279.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
350g
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Senior
Position
Forward
N/A

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