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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs Sherwood T90

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
T90
Sherwood$149.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a modern junior-focused stick built for competitive play with premium materials and responsive shot feel, while the T90 is a heavy-duty budget option designed for recreational players who prioritize durability over performance. The Proto2 costs nearly double but gives you a noticeably lighter stick with better puck feedback and mid-kick technology tuned for developing shooters.

The numbers

Weight
450g
Price
US$270
US$150US$120 cheaper
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You're a serious junior player working on shot accuracy and need quick energy transfer from a mid-kick design
  • You want lighter weight for faster stick handling and less arm fatigue during games
  • You're willing to invest in equipment that matches how modern elite sticks perform

Pick the Sherwood T90

  • You play beer league or outdoor hockey and need something tough that won't die when it hits concrete
  • Budget is your main concern and you just need a stick that shoots straight
  • You don't mind swinging something heavier if it means saving over $120

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

Sherwood

T90

Price
$279.99
$149.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
30, 40, 50
85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
PP26, PP28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
Carbon shaft with ABS blade core (VRF.2)
Weight
N/A
450g
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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