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Bauer Pulse vs True HZRDUS 5X5

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 5X5
True$169.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is noticeably lighter and has a much wider curve selection, but the HZRDUS 5X5 is way more affordable at less than half the price. Most players will feel the 70g weight difference and the jump from $170 to $390 USD immediately.

The numbers

Weight
345g71g lighter
416g
Price
US$390
US$170US$220 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • •You want a hybrid kick point that loads like a mid but releases like a low
  • •You need access to P28, P88, P90TM, or P92 curves
  • •Weight matters and you want one of the lightest sticks in the Bauer lineup

Pick the True HZRDUS 5X5

  • •Budget is the priority and you want a one-piece construction stick under $200
  • •You shoot with a T28 or T92 curve and do not need other options
  • •You are an intermediate or performance level player who does not need elite-tier specs

Bauer

Pulse

True

HZRDUS 5X5

Price
$459.99
$169.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
T28, T92
Shaft shape
Oval
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Carbon Fiberglass
Weight
345g
416g
Level
Senior
Performance, Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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