

At a glance
The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and built with more premium materials, but the Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and offers a low kick point for quicker releases off the toe. If price or shot release speed is your priority, these two sticks pull in opposite directions.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
Bauer
Proto2
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite
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