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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is noticeably lighter, built for senior players, and comes with way more advanced materials, but it costs over three times as much. The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is a junior stick with a hybrid kick point and a much wider curve selection for younger players working on their shot.

The numbers

Weight
345g20g lighter
365g
Price
CA$460
CA$130CA$330 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You are a senior-level player who wants a top-tier, ultra-light mid-kick stick
  • You shoot from multiple positions and need versatile flex and blade options
  • You want Boron-reinforced carbon construction and elite performance at full price

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs a lower flex option (20, 30, or 40)
  • Budget matters and you want solid performance without spending CA$460
  • A hybrid kick point fits the player's developing shot mechanics better than a pure mid kick

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Price
$459.99
$129.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
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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