
At a glance
The Pulse is noticeably lighter, has a much wider curve selection, and delivers a genuinely performance-tuned kick point, but at a way higher price. The Playrite is a basic learner stick that gets a beginner on the ice cheaply without any performance expectations.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Pulse
Pick the Sherwood Playrite
Bauer
Pulse
Sherwood
Playrite
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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