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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin
True$149.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a junior-focused stick with mid-kick explosiveness and two curve options, while the HZRDUS is a pro stock one-trick pony built for NHL-spec low-kick release at nearly half the price. Choose based on whether you want flexibility and junior-appropriate specs or a genuine pro-grade tool locked into one setup.

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 who needs room to grow through different flex options (30, 40, 50)
  • You want the mid-kick feel that helps with accurate, explosive shots rather than pure speed
  • You prefer choosing between two blade patterns instead of being locked into one curve
  • You value a stick designed specifically for developing junior players

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin

  • You're a stronger, more advanced player comfortable with pro-spec stiffness and one fixed setup
  • You want genuine NHL-grade construction at the lowest possible price
  • You prefer the low-kick release for maximum shooting speed
  • You already know you like the TC4 Tall curve and don't need other options

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 Matthew Martin

Price
$279.99
$149.97 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
TC4 Tall New
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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