Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Bauer$459.99

HockeyStickMan$149.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium senior stick built for advanced players who want a hybrid kick feel and cutting-edge materials, while the Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick that's roughly a third of the price but heavier and designed for younger players still developing their game. If you're a senior player, this comparison doesn't really work since the Blackout is junior-specific, but if you're comparing them anyway, you're basically choosing between performance tech or saving money.

The numbers

Weight

345g55g lighter

400g

Price

CA$460

CA$150CA$310 cheaper

Curves

4 options

5 options1 more

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

Pick the Bauer Pulse

•You're a senior player looking for the best technology and don't mind paying for it
•You want a lighter stick (345g vs 400g makes a real difference over a full game)
•You like a hybrid kick point that blends mid and low kick characteristics
•You need flex options in the higher range (65-87)

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

•You're a junior player on a tight budget
•You prefer low kick point feel
•You want more curve options to choose from
•You're still growing and don't want to invest heavily yet

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.

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Bauer

Pulse

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price

$459.99

$149.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

Year