

At a glance
The Pulse is noticeably lighter, built from premium materials, and delivers a more sophisticated kick point, but you'll pay way more for it. The Blackout is a way more affordable intermediate stick with a much wider curve selection, but it carries a significant weight penalty and uses basic carbon construction.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Pulse
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Bauer
Pulse
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
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