Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Bauer$459.99

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

HockeyStickMan$179.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse is noticeably lighter (345g vs 400g) and offers a much wider curve selection, but the HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable at roughly CA$180 vs CA$460. If budget matters and you want a straightforward low kick, the Blackout gets the job done without the premium price tag.

The numbers

Weight

345g55g lighter

400g

Price

CA$460

CA$180CA$280 cheaper

Curves

4 options2 more

2 options

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

Pick the Bauer Pulse

•You want a lighter stick and can feel the difference in your hands
•You need more curve options beyond P28
•You like experimenting with kick point feel and want mid plus low kick in one stick

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

•You want an elite-category stick without spending CA$460
•You shoot with a P28 and a low kick point and do not need anything else
•You are newer to premium sticks and do not want to risk a pricey stick until you know what you prefer

Bauer

Pulse

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Price

$459.99

$179.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

Year

2025