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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a junior stick built for developing players with mid-kick snap and multiple flex/curve choices, while the HZRDUS 9X4 is a pro-spec stick with low-kick NHL stiffness that costs less but locks you into one flex and curve. Pick the Proto2 if you want options and forgiving geometry, pick the HZRDUS if you shoot hard and want genuine pro-level feel on a budget.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$270
US$160US$110 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You need flex options (30/40/50) because you're still growing or figuring out what works
  • You want two blade patterns to match your shot style
  • You prefer mid-kick timing for snapshot accuracy over pure release speed
  • You're a developing junior player who benefits from forgiving tech

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly

  • You shoot hard enough for 95 flex stiffness without feeling dead
  • You already know you want NHL low-kick geometry and T28 curve
  • You want authentic pro-spec construction at the best price point
  • You prefer proven pro equipment over junior-focused tech

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 Parker Kelly

Price
$279.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
95
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28
T28
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

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