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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

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

At a glance

The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and uses premium materials, but the Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and offers a hybrid kick point that suits more shooting styles. If budget matters and you want flexibility between quick releases and loaded shots, the Blackout Gold Lite is hard to ignore at less than half the price.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available
  • You rely on a consistent mid-kick feel for all shot types
  • You need P88 or P90TM blade options not available on the other stick

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • You want a hybrid kick point that works for both snap shots and slap shots
  • Budget is a real factor and you want elite-tier performance without the elite-tier price
  • You want a P29 curve option, which the Proto2 does not carry

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
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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