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Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse is noticeably lighter and built with more advanced materials, but the Blackout is way more affordable at less than half the price with a much wider curve selection. Most players will feel very little difference on ice, making the price gap hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight
345g5g lighter
350g
Price
CA$460
CA$180CA$280 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want the lightest, most technically advanced stick available and price is not a factor
  • You play with P90TM or need more flex options including lower flex numbers like 65 or 77
  • You want Boron-reinforced construction for added durability and compression strength

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want a true elite-level stick without spending elite money, saving over CA$280
  • You need more curve variety, especially P29, P40, P86, W03, W28, or W88
  • You want the same 24K Toray carbon used in NHL pro stock builds at a fraction of the cost

Bauer

Pulse

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
350g
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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