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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium lightweight stick built for precision shooting with boron reinforcement, while the HockeyStickMan Pro is a budget-friendly hybrid kick option that saves you $280 but gives up material quality and flex range. The Proto2 weighs 5 grams less and uses superior compression strength, but the HockeyStickMan gets you a hybrid kick at roughly one-third the price.

The numbers

Weight
345g5g lighter
350g
Price
CA$460
CA$180CA$280 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want the absolute lightest mid-kick stick and can feel the difference that boron reinforcement makes
  • You need all four flex options to dial in your exact preference
  • You're willing to pay for elite-level construction and materials

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • Budget matters most and you want a playable senior stick without spending $400+
  • You prefer a hybrid kick for quicker releases than a pure mid-kick design
  • You want 9 blade pattern options to match your exact curve preference

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.

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
350g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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