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Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium stick with a hybrid kick point and boron reinforcement that costs $280 more, while the HockeyStickMan is a straight mid-kick budget option that saves you serious money. You're trading price and kick point flexibility for the Bauer's advanced materials and that fusion kick feel that blends mid and low kick benefits.

The numbers

Weight
345g20g lighter
365g
Price
CA$460
CA$180CA$280 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want a hybrid kick point that gives you mid-kick control plus low-kick snap in one stick
  • You value the lightest possible setup at 345g and don't mind paying for it
  • You want Bauer's warranty support and proven performance from an elite line

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • You're on a tight budget and $180 versus $460 matters to your wallet
  • You prefer a straightforward mid-kick with no learning curve
  • You want more blade pattern options and don't need the latest materials

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

Pulse

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
365g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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