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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and built with premium materials, but the Blackout Blue Lite is way more affordable and designed specifically for junior players with a much wider curve selection including junior-specific patterns. These sticks are not really competing for the same buyer since one is a senior elite stick and the other is a junior performance stick.

The numbers

Weight
345g20g lighter
365g
Price
CA$460
CA$120CA$340 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You are a senior player who wants one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available
  • You prioritize premium construction and are willing to pay for it
  • You shoot from multiple areas of the ice and want versatile flex options

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

  • You are a junior player or buying for one
  • Budget is a priority and CA$120 is far more realistic than CA$460
  • You want junior-specific curve options like W03 and W28 that the Proto2 does not offer

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Price
$459.99
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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