

At a glance
The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and a true elite stick, but the Value Blackout is way more affordable at a fraction of the price. Most players will feel the 155g weight difference and the kick point difference immediately, so which matters more to you comes down to budget and how you shoot.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Bauer
Proto2
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
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