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Bauer Proto2 vs Warrior Rise

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Rise
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a serious player's stick built for performance, while the Rise is a budget stick for beginners and recreational players. The Proto2 costs four times more but gives you a lightweight mid-kick design with premium materials, whereas the Rise prioritizes durability and affordability over feel and shot quality.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$80US$310 cheaper
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You play competitive hockey and want the best mid-kick option available
  • You shoot from everywhere and need versatility in your stick
  • You value a noticeably lighter feel that reduces fatigue over a full game
  • You want four flex options and four blade patterns to dial in your exact setup

Pick the Warrior Rise

  • You're new to hockey and learning the fundamentals
  • Budget is your main concern and durability matters more than performance
  • You play casually and don't need cutting-edge materials
  • You want a hybrid kick for a middle-ground feel between stiff and whippy

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

Rise

Price
$459.99
$79.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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