Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Bauer$459.99

HockeyStickMan$149.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium lightweight mid-kick stick built for advanced players willing to pay for performance, while the Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick that's heavier and costs way less but is designed for a younger player's needs. If you're a senior player, the Proto2 offers noticeably better materials and weight at a real price point; if you're shopping for a junior or just need something cheap to learn with, the Pro Blackout saves you serious money.

The numbers

Weight

345g55g lighter

400g

Price

CA$460

CA$150CA$310 cheaper

Curves

4 options

5 options1 more

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

•You're a senior player who wants one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available for quick release shots
•You need boron-reinforced durability and a proven mid-kick platform for all-around shooting
•You prefer a square shaft and have a specific curve preference among the four quality options

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

•You're buying for a junior player or beginner who doesn't need elite-level materials yet
•Your budget is tight and you can't justify $460 right now
•You want a low kick point instead of mid-kick

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.

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Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price

$459.99

$149.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

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