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Bauer Proto2 vs CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth
CCM$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a senior stick built for power and versatility at mid-kick, while the JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth is dramatically lighter and cheaper but only fits young players with smaller hands. Pick Proto2 if you need a stick that shoots from anywhere on the ice. Pick JetSpeed if you're a young player who wants elite tech without the senior stick weight penalty.

The numbers

Weight
345g
209g136g lighter
Price
US$390
US$220US$170 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You're a senior player who wants one mid-kick stick that handles wrister, snap shot, and slap shot equally well
  • You value boron reinforcement and need genuine compression strength for hard ice
  • You want 4 blade curves and 4 flex options for serious customization

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth

  • You're a youth player with hands too small for senior sticks
  • You want the lightest possible stick and don't need hybrid kick options
  • You prioritize saving $170 while still getting elite-level blade tech

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Proto2

CCM

JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth

Price
$459.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
Two-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
AluPli Composite Sigma ST2X Carbon Fiber
Weight
345g
209g
Level
Senior
Elite, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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