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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a brand new retail stick with mid-kick versatility and lighter weight, while the Hzrdus is a pro stock stick at half the price with a low kick fixed to one flex. The Proto2 gives you options and modern technology, but the Hzrdus delivers authentic NHL specs if you know exactly what you want and have the strength to handle it.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$180US$210 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want to try different curves and flexes without committing to one setup
  • You prefer a lighter stick that's easier to handle and reload quickly
  • You're willing to pay for current tech with boron fiber reinforcement
  • You value a mid-kick that works for wrist shots and snapshots alike

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You're a strong shooter who already knows you want a low-kick release
  • You need to save money and don't mind a single flex and curve
  • You want actual NHL player specs used on real teams
  • You're confident enough to skip the variety and just get to work

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$459.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
N/A
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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