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Bauer Proto2 vs Warrior Covert QR6

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Covert QR6
Warrior$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium lightweight stick built for everything on the ice, while the Covert QR6 is a budget-friendly quick-release machine for shooters who want to fire fast. Proto2 costs way more but you get boron reinforcement and mid-kick versatility; Covert QR6 saves you $230 with an ultra-low kick that excels at snapshots and wrist shots.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$160US$230 cheaper
Curves
4 options
4 options
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You shoot from everywhere and need mid-kick balance for slap shots, wrist shots, and backhand snipes
  • You want one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available and weight matters to your game
  • You can justify the premium price for boron fiber durability and compression strength

Pick the Warrior Covert QR6

  • Your go-to move is a quick snapshot or wrist shot off the rush
  • Budget is tight and $160 gets you a solid mid-range stick versus $390
  • Low kick is your preferred feel and you don't rely on heavy slap shots

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Proto2

Warrior

Covert QR6

Price
$459.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
M28, W28, M03, W03
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Minimus Carbon 25, P.L. 188
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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