Bauer Proto2 Junior vs Warrior Rise Youth

Bauer$279.99

Warrior$79.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 Junior is a much higher-performing stick with a wider curve selection and premium carbon construction, but it costs over three times more. The Rise Youth is way more affordable and built for durability, but it offers very limited options and noticeably heavier feel.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$270

US$80US$190 cheaper

Curves

2 options1 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

•You want a real performance stick that rewards developing shooting mechanics
•Your kid is intermediate or advanced and will actually feel the difference
•You need curve options like P92 or P28 to match playing style

Pick the Warrior Rise Youth

•Your player is brand new and still figuring out skating and stickhandling basics
•Budget is the main concern and breaking sticks during learning is a real possibility
•You want something durable that can take abuse without worrying about cost

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.

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Bauer

Proto2 Junior

Warrior

Rise Youth

Price

$279.99

$79.99 USD

Brand

Bauer

Warrior

Year