StickMeta

Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is built for growing junior players who want options and mid-kick snap, while the True HZRDUS is a pro-spec stick for stronger players who already know exactly what they want. The Proto2 costs more but gives you three flex choices and two blade curves, whereas the True is cheaper and locked into one NHL-style low-kick setup.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$270
US$180US$90 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You're still figuring out your flex preference and need the ability to choose between 30, 40, or 50
  • You want a mid-kick that helps you time your shots more easily and accurately
  • You need the option to swap between P92 and P28 blade patterns without buying a new stick

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

  • You already know you like low-kick sticks and shoot fast without much wind-up
  • You have the strength to handle a stiff pro-spec flex reliably
  • You want an actual NHL-grade stick at a budget price and don't need customization options

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Price
$279.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
90
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28
T92 Mod
Shaft shape
Square
Round
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

Still not sure which fits you?

Answer a few questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Find my stick

Figure out your flex

Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.

Read the flex guide

Comparing curves across brands?

Find the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.

See the curve chart

Get matched to the sticks that fit your game

Find my stick