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Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

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

At a glance

The Pulse is noticeably lighter and built with premium materials, but the Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable at more than half the price. If budget matters, the Blackout is hard to ignore, but you are giving up 20g and a more sophisticated kick point feel.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want the lightest stick possible and can feel the difference 20g makes
  • You shoot with both wrist and slap shots and want a kick point that handles both well
  • You have the budget and want Bauer's top-tier carbon construction

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

  • You want a genuine elite-level stick without spending CA$460
  • You prefer a pure low kick point with no adjustment period
  • You shoot mostly wrist shots and want more blade pattern variety including the P29

Bauer

Pulse

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite

Price
$459.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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