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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a junior stick with a mid kick and two blade options at a fair price, while the HZRDUS is a pro stock stick with a low kick built to one fixed flex for stronger players. Pick the Proto2 if you want adjustability and lighter feel, pick the HZRDUS if you're a stronger shooter who wants the exact NHL pattern Ponomarev uses.

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're a junior player or lighter weight and need the flex options (30, 40, 50) to match your strength
  • You want to try two different blade curves before committing
  • You prefer a mid kick that loads and releases energy more deliberately
  • You're still developing your shot and need a stick that grows with you

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

  • You're a stronger, more developed player who can handle 85 flex without issues
  • You specifically want the low kick NHL Hzrdus feel for maximum shot speed
  • You already know your curve preference and don't need options
  • You're budget conscious at $160 USD

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 V. Ponomarev

Price
$279.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28
Toe
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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