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Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse is noticeably lighter and built with premium materials, but the Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If budget and blade variety matter more than weight and refined kick feel, these two sticks land in very different places.

The numbers

Weight
345g80g lighter
425g
Price
CA$460
CA$140CA$320 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want one of the lightest sticks available and can feel the difference 80g makes
  • You care about a refined hybrid kick point with Boron-reinforced construction
  • You're willing to pay premium price for a stick built to elite tolerances

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want a solid one-piece carbon stick without spending close to $400
  • You need more curve options, especially access to patterns like P29, P40, W03, or W88
  • You're a developing player or someone who breaks sticks often and wants lower replacement cost

Bauer

Pulse

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price
$459.99
$139.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
100% Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
425g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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