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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a full junior stick with multiple flex and curve options at a fair price, while the HZRDUS is a single pro-spec build that costs less but demands a specific player type. You're choosing between a customizable junior platform versus a fixed NHL pattern built for stronger, experienced shooters.

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 want to find the right flex and curve combo for your skill level without guessing
  • You're a junior player looking for a mid-kick that helps with shot timing and accuracy
  • You need a stick that grows with you from beginner through advanced play

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

  • You're a stronger or older player who can handle a stiff pro-spec shaft
  • You want the exact low-kick feel NHL players use and don't need to experiment
  • You're hunting a bargain on genuine pro-stock equipment

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 Tyler Bertuzzi

Price
$279.99
$159.97 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
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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