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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Samuel Litalien

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Samuel Litalien
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a junior stick built for growing players with mid-kick pop and room to dial in your flex, while the HZRDUS is a pro-spec one-trick pony at 90 flex with a low kick for adults who want genuine NHL gear. The Proto2 costs more but gives you three flex choices and two curves to find your fit, whereas the HZRDUS is cheaper and locked into a single setup.

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 still figuring out your flex range (30, 40, or 50 to choose from)
  • You want a mid-kick for snappy release without needing max strength
  • You prefer trying different curves to match your shot style

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Samuel Litalien

  • You're a strong adult player who shoots hard and needs stiff feel
  • You want authentic NHL-spec gear at a budget price
  • You already know low-kick sticks work for your release and don't need 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 Samuel Litalien

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
T92 Mod
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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