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Bauer Proto2 vs Bauer Proto2 Junior

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Proto2 Junior
Bauer$279.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a senior stick built for serious players who want maximum performance and lightness, while the Proto2 Junior is a budget-friendly option for growing players that still uses similar technology at a much lower price. If you're a kid or teen, the Junior saves you $180-190 and comes in flex sizes that actually fit you.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
CA$460
CA$280CA$180 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You're a senior player who wants one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available
  • You need flexibility between four different flex options and four blade curves
  • You're willing to pay for elite-level materials like boron fiber that improve durability

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

  • You're a junior or young player and budget matters
  • You want a mid-kick stick without spending senior-level money
  • You're okay with just two blade pattern choices and don't need as many flex options yet

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Proto2

Bauer

Proto2 Junior

Price
$459.99
$279.99
Brand
Bauer
Bauer
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
30, 40, 50
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P92, P28
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
TeXtreme carbon fiber with Boron fibers
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward

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