Bauer Proto2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

Bauer$279.99

HockeyStickMan$79.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium junior stick built for shot power and accuracy with mid kick and boron-reinforced carbon, while the Blackout is a budget senior stick that costs a quarter of the price but weighs noticeably more and has less consistent construction. Pick Proto2 if you want a stick engineered for explosive junior shooting, pick Blackout if you need a durable stick to learn with and don't want to spend $200+.

The numbers

Weight

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500g

Price

CA$280

CA$80CA$200 cheaper

Curves

2 options

5 options3 more

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

•You're a junior player serious about shooting technique and want mid-kick responsiveness
•You need consistent stick quality and actual warranty coverage
•You prefer a lighter stick that doesn't tire your arms on longer shifts

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

•Budget is your main concern and you're new to hockey
•You're a senior player who can handle the extra weight without issues
•You want maximum curve selection to experiment and find your style
•You don't mind potential inconsistencies between individual sticks

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.

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Bauer

Proto2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Price

$279.99

$79.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

Year