Bauer Proto2 vs CCM Ribcor 96K

Pick the Bauer Proto2

• •You want one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available and don't mind paying for premium boron fiber durability
• •You shoot from everywhere on the ice and need a stick that handles wrist shots, snapshots, and slap shots equally well
• •You prefer a square shaft and have specific curve preferences among the four P-pattern options

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

• •You want a low kick point that makes quick releases feel effortless from the slot and circles
• •Your budget is tight and $180 gets you solid performance without dropping $390 on elite-tier materials
• •You're comfortable with just two curve options and don't need the boron fiber upgrade to get the job done