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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a senior elite stick with boron-reinforced carbon and a mid kick, while the Blackout Prototype is a way more affordable junior stick that is noticeably lighter with a hybrid kick point. These two sticks serve completely different player profiles, so the choice is straightforward based on age, flex needs, and budget.

The numbers

Weight
345g
285g60g lighter
Price
CA$460
CA$120CA$340 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You are a senior player who needs adult flex options (65 to 87)
  • You want a premium mid-kick stick built for powerful wrist shots and slap shots
  • You are okay spending more for elite-level materials and construction

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs low flex (20 to 40)
  • Budget is a priority and CA$120 is much more realistic than CA$460
  • You want a hybrid kick point that gives more flexibility across shot types

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Price
$459.99
$119.99
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
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
285g
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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