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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a brand new retail stick with tons of flex and curve options that weighs almost nothing, while the HZRDUS is a pro stock stick built to one exact NHL spec at half the price. You're choosing between customization and modern lightweight tech versus authentic game-gear simplicity and savings.

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 to dial in your exact flex and curve from multiple options
  • You value a noticeably lighter stick for faster swing speed and less fatigue
  • You prefer a mid-kick that works for snap shots, wrist shots, and one-timers equally well

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

  • You shoot hard and like low kicks for quick releases on the perimeter
  • You want genuine NHL-level sticks at a steep discount
  • You don't mind fixed specs and already know Ryan Johansen's curve works for you

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 Ryan Johansen

Price
$459.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
100
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
TC2
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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