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Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

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

At a glance

The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and built for adult players who want elite-level performance, while the HSM Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and designed specifically for junior players with lower flex options. These two sticks are not really competing for the same buyer.

The numbers

Weight
345g20g lighter
365g
Price
CA$460
CA$120CA$340 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You are a senior player who wants one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available
  • You value premium materials and are willing to pay for them
  • You want versatile shooting from multiple positions on the ice

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs low flex options
  • Budget is the priority and CA$120 is more realistic than CA$460
  • Your young player wants a low kick point to get shots off faster with less strength

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - 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
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
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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