The Bauer Proto2 is an elite-level composite hockey stick built around a mid-kick profile, aimed at players who load the shaft and want an explosive, accurate release from mid-range and the point. Its lighter blade core and optimized balance point make it feel quicker in the hands than its weight suggests, and boron fiber on 40-flex and stiffer models adds pop. It sits in Bauer's high-end tier alongside sticks like the Vapor and Supreme lines, trading some of the Supreme's low-kick quick release for a heavier, more powerful shot. Owners rate it highly for feel and durability, though the mid-kick demands a strong load and the dark graphic is polarizing.
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Owners rate the Proto2 very highly, praising the shot power, puck feel and balance for an elite stick. A few note the mid-kick takes some getting used to and that it rewards strong shooters more than finesse players.
The Bauer Proto2 Grip Stick is a hockey stick built on the performance formula of the previous Proto2. It has a mid-kick construction that lets the player lean into a shot while keeping control of the puck. The mid-kick design shapes the flex profile for a powerful shot without giving up accuracy, at any range.
The new blade core is lighter than the previous version. This improves puck feel while keeping the pop of the earlier blade, and the blade is made for stickhandling in high-danger areas. An optimized balance point makes the stick feel lighter than its actual weight, which helps with puck handling and stick-checking.
The stick uses ultra-lightweight, rigid boron fiber, a material exclusive to Bauer Hockey. It gives a high strength-to-weight ratio, optimizes energy storage and increases reactivity. Boron fiber is featured on 40-flex sticks and above. The stick has a dark graphic finish.
