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Bauer Proto2 Junior vs Warrior Alpha LX2

Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
Alpha LX2
Warrior$132.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

Proto2 is the elite junior stick with a mid kick for pure shot accuracy, but costs more than double the Alpha LX2. Alpha LX2 is way more affordable and offers a hybrid kick that handles both snapshots and slapshots better, though it's positioned as mid-range gear rather than top-tier.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$270
US$133US$137 cheaper
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You want a mid kick that loads explosively for accurate wrist shots and snap shots
  • Your kid is serious about shooting technique and needs elite-level materials
  • You're choosing the 40+ flex and want boron fiber reinforcement for durability
  • You prefer a lighter blade for quick releases and better puck feel

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2

  • You need to save $140 and still get a solid, modern stick
  • You want flexibility in curve options (five flex choices vs three)
  • Your player shoots both snapshots and slapshots regularly and needs a hybrid kick to handle both
  • You're outfitting a growing junior who might need to move through flex sizes quickly

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

Warrior

Alpha LX2

Price
$279.99
$132.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
30, 40, 50
40, 50, 55, 63, 75
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
W05, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
Minimus Carbon, L.155 one-piece
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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