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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Charles Beaudoin

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Charles Beaudoin
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium retail stick with mid-kick versatility and multiple flex/curve options, while the HZRDUS is a stripped-down pro stock build locked into one low-kick setup at less than half the price. You're choosing between customization and modern lightweight tech versus pure NHL-spec simplicity and affordability.

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 flex ratings without buying multiple sticks
  • You value lightweight feel (345g is genuinely light for a mid-kick)
  • You shoot from everywhere and need a kick point that works for wrist shots, snapshots, and slap shots equally well
  • You want a warranty and access to customer support

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Charles Beaudoin

  • You're a strong shooter who knows you want low-kick and 85 flex already
  • You want the exact same build NHL players use and don't need options
  • Budget is tight and you're willing to trade customization for savings
  • You only shoot quick-release shots where low kick matters most

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 PX Pro Stock Charles Beaudoin

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
TC4 Mid
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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