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Bauer Pulse vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium stick that's noticeably lighter and built for players who want precision and hybrid performance, while the Value Blackout is way more affordable but significantly heavier and more basic. You're paying a big price difference for the Pulse's advanced kick point and materials, or saving serious money with the Blackout and accepting more limitations.

The numbers

Weight
345g155g lighter
500g
Price
CA$460
CA$80CA$380 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want the lightest stick possible and feel the difference matters to your game
  • You're willing to pay for a hybrid kick point that genuinely blends mid and low kick benefits
  • You shoot with one of the four available blade patterns and prefer consistency between sticks

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You're on a tight budget and $80 versus $460 is a real decision
  • You already know you prefer a low kick point and just need something that works
  • You want the widest curve selection and don't mind trying different patterns to find your fit

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

Value Blackout

Price
$459.99
$79.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85
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
Carbon Construction
Weight
345g
500g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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