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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Konnor Smith

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Konnor Smith
True$149.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 gives you a mid-kick with multiple flex and curve choices for junior players still figuring out their shot, while the True HZRDUS is a fixed NHL low-kick build that costs way less but demands you're already a strong shooter. Proto2 is the training stick, True is the pro-spec grab if you know exactly what you want.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$270
US$150US$120 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You're a junior player and need options to dial in the right flex and curve as you develop
  • You want a mid-kick that helps accuracy over pure speed
  • You prefer trying different patterns before committing to one setup

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Konnor Smith

  • You're a strong, experienced shooter who thrives with low-kick quick releases
  • You want an actual NHL-built stick at a budget price
  • You know your preferred pattern and flex already and don't need variety

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 PX Pro Stock Konnor Smith

Price
$279.99
$149.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
105
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28
TC2
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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