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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The ACTN3 is way more affordable and comes with a much wider curve selection, while the Proto2 is built specifically for junior players with junior flex options. If you are shopping for a younger player, the Proto2 is the only one that actually fits that age group.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
CA$280
CA$185CA$95 cheaper
Curves
2 options
9 options7 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs 30, 40, or 50 flex
  • Your junior player prefers a square shaft feel
  • You want a brand-name elite build and budget is not the priority

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want way more curve options to dial in the right fit
  • You are an intermediate to elite player and want to save roughly CA$95
  • You want a custom-built stick at 345g without paying elite brand pricing

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$279.99
$184.99
Brand
Bauer
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
N/A
345g
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
Forward
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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