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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

Bauer Proto2
BauerProto2$459.99
HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
HockeyStickManPro Blackout Red Lite$179.99
AI Breakdown

The Bauer Proto2 is built for versatile shooters who want maximum power from mid-ice positions, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is designed for quick-release shots and dekes in tight spaces.

•Kick point: Bauer uses mid-kick for powerful slap shots and one-timers, HSM uses low-kick for fast wrist shots and snapshots
•Weight: Bauer is 20g lighter at 345g vs 365g, noticeable difference in hand speed
•Price: HSM costs $280 CAD less, making it significantly more affordable for similar elite-level construction

Verdict: Pick the Bauer Proto2 if you're a defenseman, power forward, or play a lot from the point where you need versatile shooting power and don't mind paying premium for the lightest mid-kick available. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you're a forward who prioritizes quick release, plays in traffic, and wants elite performance without the premium price tag.

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Low
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