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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium mid-kick stick built for control and versatility across all shot types, while the True HZRDUS is a bargain pro-spec low-kick stick with one fixed flex designed for quick release. Proto2 costs more but gives you multiple flex and curve options; the True is half the price but locks you into a stiff 105 flex with a single curve.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$190US$200 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want mid-kick feel and need flexibility across different flex ratings and blade patterns
  • You value a lightweight stick (345g is genuinely light) for speed and maneuverability
  • You shoot from all over the ice and want a stick that performs on slapshots, snapshots, and wrist shots equally

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

  • You have a strong shot and prefer low-kick release for quick snaps and one-timers
  • You're on a tight budget and 105 flex matches your strength
  • You're willing to commit to one specific curve and don't need options

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 Filip Forsberg

Price
$459.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
105
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
TC4
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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