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Bauer Pulse vs Warrior Rise

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Rise
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium stick built for performance with cutting-edge materials and a hybrid kick that blends two feels into one, while the Rise is a durable budget stick that gets the job done without the tech or weight optimization. You're looking at nearly 4x the price for the Pulse, but you get a noticeably lighter stick, more flex options, and a kick point engineered for a specific playing style.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$80US$310 cheaper
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want a stick that feels explosive and controlled in the same package without committing to pure mid or pure low kick
  • You play competitive hockey and need every advantage in speed and responsiveness
  • You can justify the premium price for a lighter, stiffer stick with advanced carbon construction

Pick the Warrior Rise

  • You're new to hockey or a recreational player who doesn't need performance tuning
  • You're on a tight budget and want something that survives learning curves
  • You don't mind a heavier stick or limited curve options in exchange for affordability

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

Warrior

Rise

Price
$459.99
$79.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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