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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and uses higher-end materials, but the Blackout Blue Lite is way more affordable at less than half the price. Most players will feel the 20g weight difference only slightly, so the real question is whether premium carbon construction is worth paying an extra CA$280 for.

The numbers

Weight
345g20g lighter
365g
Price
CA$460
CA$180CA$280 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available
  • You value Boron-reinforced carbon for added durability and stiffness
  • You shoot a P90TM pattern, which the other stick does not offer

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • Budget is the priority and you want a true elite-category stick without the elite price
  • You shoot a P29 pattern, which is only available on this stick
  • You want a slightly wider flex range selection with the 90 flex option included

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
365g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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