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Bauer Proto2 vs Warrior Alpha LX3 Team

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Alpha LX3 Team
Warrior$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium lightweight mid-kick that costs more than double the Alpha LX3, while the Alpha LX3 gives you hybrid-kick versatility at half the price with a much wider flex range. If you want the lightest, stiffest mid-kick stick available, the Proto2 wins. If you want flexibility in flex options and kick point without spending $460, the Alpha LX3 is the smarter play.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$180US$210 cheaper
Curves
4 options
6 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You shoot from everywhere on the ice and need that mid-kick response for snap and wrist shots
  • You want one of the lightest sticks available and don't mind paying for it
  • You've already decided on P28, P88, P90TM, or P92 curves

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3 Team

  • You want a hybrid kick that handles both mid and low-kick situations
  • You need flex options from 55 to 105 and want to nail your exact weight/flex combo
  • Budget matters and you'd rather spend $180 than $390

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

Warrior

Alpha LX3 Team

Price
$459.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
55, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, 105
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
W03, W28, W88, W90TM, W02, W05
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Minimus 6 carbon, L.155 one-piece
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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