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Bauer Pulse vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin
True$149.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium retail stick with adjustable flex options and a hybrid kick point that splits the difference between mid and low, while the True HZRDUS is a single-spec pro stock stick at a fraction of the price with a pure low kick. You're paying for versatility and technology with the Bauer, or getting a genuine NHL-pattern stick on a budget with the True if you know exactly what flex and curve you want.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$150US$240 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want to experiment with different flex options without buying multiple sticks
  • You prefer a kick point that doesn't commit fully to low or mid release feel
  • You value warranty coverage and retail support over saving money
  • You want a noticeably lighter stick at 345g

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin

  • You already know you want a low-kick stick and an 85 flex
  • Your budget is tight and $150 vs $390 makes a real difference
  • You're chasing that genuine NHL pro-spec layup and pattern
  • You shoot frequently and need a stiff flex to load properly

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 PX Pro Stock Matthew Martin

Price
$459.99
$149.97 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
TC4 Tall New
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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