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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs Sherwood Playrite

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a way more advanced stick with noticeably better materials, a much wider flex selection for growing players, and real shot performance built in. The Playrite is way more affordable and built purely to survive learning the basics, not to help you shoot better.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$270
US$60US$210 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You want a stick that actually improves your shot, not just survives practice
  • You are at an intermediate or advanced junior level and can feel the difference in construction
  • You can spend the extra money and want something worth upgrading into

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • This is your first stick and you are still learning to skate and handle the puck
  • Budget is the main concern and you do not want to spend real money before the player commits to hockey
  • Durability through rough beginner use matters more than any performance feature

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

Sherwood

Playrite

Price
$279.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
PP28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
N/A
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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