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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a way more versatile retail stick with a wide curve selection and noticeably lighter build, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock is way more affordable and gives you a genuine NHL low-kick setup if Hall's pattern and a stiff flex work for your game. The catch with the pro stock is you're locked into one flex and one curve with no flexibility.

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 a mid-kick stick with options across flex and blade pattern
  • You're not a power forward type who needs a 100 flex
  • You want a warranty and a stick built for a range of player levels

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You shoot with a quick low-kick release and want that feel at half the price
  • You're a stronger player who can handle a 100 flex
  • Hall's TC2 Mod pattern fits your game and you don't need other options

Bauer

Proto2

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

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 Mod
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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