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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Whiteout Prototype

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

At a glance

The Proto2 Junior is built specifically for younger players with junior flex options and a premium carbon construction, while the Whiteout Prototype is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for senior players. These two sticks are targeting completely different age groups, so the choice mostly comes down to who is actually using it.

The numbers

Weight
Price
CA$280
CA$180CA$100 cheaper
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs 30 to 50 flex
  • You want premium TeXtreme carbon construction at the junior level
  • Your player shoots a lot and wants mid-kick responsiveness

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Whiteout Prototype

  • You are a senior player who needs 70 flex or higher
  • You want to save roughly $100 CAD compared to the Proto2
  • You want to choose from 8 blade patterns instead of 2

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Whiteout Prototype

Price
$279.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
30, 40, 50
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
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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