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Bauer Proto2 vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer Proto2 is a premium lightweight stick built for players who want maximum feel and responsiveness, while the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro delivers nearly identical mid-kick performance at less than half the price with way more curve options to choose from. The Proto2 weighs 30g less and uses boron-enhanced carbon for better compression, but you're paying elite pricing for those gains.

The numbers

Weight
345g30g lighter
375g
Price
CA$460
CA$165CA$295 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want the absolute lightest mid-kick stick and feel matters more than saving money
  • You need a stick right now with no wait time for a custom build
  • You're comparing against other premium brands and want proven boron technology

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want genuine carbon construction at budget pricing and can wait for a custom build
  • You need one of nine specific curve options like Lidstrom, Kane, or Matthews patterns
  • You want a proven stick with documented durability at a fraction of elite pricing

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

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro 375g

Price
$459.99
$164.99
Brand
Bauer
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
Weight
345g
375g
Level
Senior
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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