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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium retail stick with mid-kick versatility and multiple flex/curve options, while the True is a discounted pro stock stick with a low kick and fixed 95 flex built for one type of shooter. The Proto2 costs nearly three times as much but gives you way more customization, while the True is an absolute steal if you fit its narrow specs.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$160US$230 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want to try different flex ratings and blade curves without buying multiple sticks
  • You prefer a mid-kick that works for wrist shots, snap shots, and one-timers equally well
  • You value the lighter weight (345g is genuinely light for mid-kick performance)

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Parker Kelly

  • You're a strong shooter comfortable with 95 flex and a low-kick release
  • You want genuine NHL specs at a fraction of retail price
  • You shoot primarily from the perimeter and want maximum response speed

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 Parker Kelly

Price
$459.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
95
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
T28
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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