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Bauer Pulse vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium all-around stick with hybrid kick versatility and multiple flex choices, while the True HZRDUS is a pro-spec bargain built to one fixed spec for players who know exactly what they want. The Pulse costs more than double but gives you flexibility in curve and flex, whereas the True is way more affordable but locks you into a single 100-flex low-kick setup.

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 try different curves and flex options without buying multiple sticks
  • You're building your ideal stick and don't mind paying for quality construction and Boron reinforcement
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that splits the difference between mid and low-kick feel

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You're a strong shooter who already knows you like a stiff 100-flex low-kick build
  • You want an actual NHL-spec stick at a fraction of retail price
  • You have a tight budget and match the fixed specs they offer

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 Taylor Hall

Price
$459.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
TC2 Mod
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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