At a glance
The Proto2 gives junior players way more flexibility with two blade patterns, three flex options, and a mid kick built for shot accuracy, while the Karlsson HZRDUS is a genuine pro stock at a much more affordable price but locks you into one flex and one curve. If you can work with 85 flex and the TC2 Mod pattern, the True is a serious stick at a serious value.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
True
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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