StickMeta

Bauer Proto2 vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

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

Weight
345g155g lighter
500g
Price
CA$460
CA$80CA$380 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You shoot from everywhere and want a mid-kick that handles wrist shots and snapshots equally well
  • Weight matters to you and you want one of the lightest mid-kick options available
  • You're willing to pay for boron fiber technology that actually improves stick durability

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • Budget is your main concern and you need a stick that works without spending $400+
  • You prefer a low kick for one-timers and hard releases from the point
  • You don't mind a heavier stick and just need something durable for regular ice time

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Proto2

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Price
$459.99
$79.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85
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
Carbon Construction
Weight
345g
500g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

Still not sure which fits you?

Answer a few questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Find my stick

Figure out your flex

Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.

Read the flex guide

Comparing curves across brands?

Find the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.

See the curve chart

Get matched to the sticks that fit your game

Find my stick