

At a glance
The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and built with premium materials, but the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a low kick point for quicker releases. If you want elite performance and weight savings, you pay for it; if you want solid carbon construction at a fraction of the price, the Blackout delivers.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Extra Lite
Bauer
Proto2
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Extra Lite
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