At a glance
The Proto2 is noticeably lighter and a true elite-tier stick, but the HSM Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for players on a budget. The 155g weight difference and $380 CAD price gap are the two biggest factors here.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Bauer
Proto2
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
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