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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium lightweight stick built for pure performance while the HockeyStickMan is a budget-friendly option that trades weight for affordability and curve selection. You're looking at paying triple the price for a stick that's 80 grams lighter with boron-reinforced materials, or saving serious money with a heavier hybrid-kick stick that covers nearly every blade pattern you might want.

The numbers

Weight
345g80g lighter
425g
Price
CA$460
CA$140CA$320 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You prioritize stick weight and want one of the lightest mid-kick options available
  • You need boron reinforced compression strength for harder, crisper shots
  • You're committed to the mid-kick feel and don't need hybrid or low-kick options

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • Budget is your main constraint and you want a functional senior stick under CA$150
  • You want a hybrid kick point that handles both snap and wrist shots equally well
  • You need access to 8 blade patterns and want maximum curve flexibility

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.

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price
$459.99
$139.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
100% Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
425g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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