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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Mathieu Joseph

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Mathieu Joseph
True$149.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 Junior gives you way more flexibility with three flex options, two blade patterns, and a mid-kick feel built for accuracy, while the HZRDUS PX is much more affordable at $150 USD and delivers a genuine NHL-spec low-kick build. You are choosing between a customizable junior stick and a single-configuration pro stock.

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 want flex and curve options to match your actual shooting style
  • You are still developing and need a stick that fits your skill level
  • Mid-kick accuracy matters more to you than raw release speed

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Mathieu Joseph

  • You are a stronger player who can handle 80 flex and wants a pro-spec low kick
  • You want a genuine NHL-used build for significantly less money
  • Fast release off the toe with the TC3 curve fits how you naturally shoot

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 Mathieu Joseph

Price
$279.99
$149.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
80
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28
TC3
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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