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Bauer Proto2 vs Warrior Alpha Pro LX Team

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Alpha Pro LX Team
Warrior$125.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium lightweight stick built for technical players who shoot from everywhere, while the Alpha Pro LX is a budget-friendly option that trades weight and refinement for affordability. You're looking at paying almost 4x more for the Bauer, but you get a noticeably lighter stick, better materials, and actual spec transparency versus missing weight and shaft info on the Warrior.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$126US$264 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available and can feel the difference that 345g brings to shot speed and positioning
  • You shoot a lot and need versatility across all four blade curves with a mid kick that handles wraps, snapshots, and wrist shots equally well
  • You have the budget and want elite-level carbon technology with boron reinforcement that won't feel mushy after a few months

Pick the Warrior Alpha Pro LX Team

  • You're a beginner or casual player and $126 USD is way more realistic for your budget
  • You want a hybrid kick that covers more shooting situations without committing to mid or low
  • You don't care about owning the lightest stick on the ice and just need something that works

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 Pro LX Team

Price
$459.99
$125.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
115
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
W90TM
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Minimus Carbon
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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