

At a glance
The Proto2 2025 is a lightweight, premium mid-kick stick built for precise shooting everywhere on the ice, while the Value Blackout is a heavy-duty budget stick with a low kick that won't break the bank. You're choosing between paying for performance and technology versus getting a functional stick for under $80.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Bauer
Proto2
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
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