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Bauer Proto2 vs True HZRDUS Smoke

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS Smoke
True$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is 15g lighter with more flex options and a mid-kick that works everywhere, but costs $60 more. The HZRDUS Smoke is cheaper and has that snappy low-kick release, though you're locked into just three flex choices and a round shaft instead of square.

The numbers

Weight
345g15g lighter
360g
Price
CA$460
CA$400CA$60 cheaper
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Mid
Low

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Bauer

Proto2

True

HZRDUS Smoke

Price
$459.99
$399.99
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
15
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
T27, T28, T92
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
RESFLO Technology, PLD, Spread Tow Weave
Weight
345g
360g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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