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Bauer Pulse vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium all-around stick with hybrid kick technology and multiple flex/curve options, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a fixed pro-stock build that costs half as much. The Pulse gives you flexibility to dial in your preference, but the True delivers genuine NHL specs at a budget price if you already know you want a low-kick, stiff flex stick.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$190US$200 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want to experiment with different flex options and blade curves without buying multiple sticks
  • You value the hybrid kick point that blends mid and low kick feel in one package
  • You're willing to pay for lighter weight (345g) and premium carbon/boron construction
  • You prefer a warranty and support from a major brand

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller

  • You're on a tight budget and found a stick that matches your actual preferences
  • You already know you shoot better with low-kick sticks and pro-level stiffness
  • You want the exact same build NHL players use without paying retail markup
  • You don't need multiple flex options because you've dialed in your setup

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller

Price
$459.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
MC2
Shaft shape
Oval
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
N/A
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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