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Bauer Proto2 vs CCM Tacks AS-V Pro

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Tacks AS-V Pro
CCM$259.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve selection, but you're paying nearly double what the AS-V Pro costs. If budget matters and you shoot from the perimeter, the AS-V Pro gets you to pro-level performance without the premium price tag.

The numbers

Weight
345g10g lighter
355g
Price
CA$460
CA$260CA$200 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available right now
  • You need more curve options, especially the P88, P90TM, or P92
  • You prefer a lower flex like 65 or 70, which the AS-V Pro doesn't offer

Pick the CCM Tacks AS-V Pro

  • You want to save roughly $160 USD and still get a legitimate high-end stick
  • You're a power forward or defenseman who shoots from the outside and an 85 or 95 flex works for you
  • You're okay buying a 2023 model that's being phased out in exchange for serious value

Bauer

Proto2

CCM

Tacks AS-V Pro

Price
$459.99
$259.99
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2023
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P29, P28
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
TorayCA T1100G carbon fibre
Weight
345g
355g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Defense, Forward

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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