Bauer Proto2 Mid Kick Stick Built For Velocity
Bauer's elite mid-kick stick returns lighter, with boron fiber reinforcement and a rebuilt blade core aimed at players who shoot hard and want to keep their aim.
The Bauer Proto2 is the newest entry in Bauer's elite mid-kick line, the stick you reach for when you want power that loads from anywhere in your stance rather than only on a planted slap shot. Mid-kick means the flex bends and releases from the center of the shaft, which suits players who take heavy wrist and snap shots and want a full, weighted release. Bauer describes it as an elite mid-kick construction built for players who generate power through their hands and load their shots with control.
Here is what actually changed. The headline is the new Proto2 blade core, which Bauer says is lighter than its predecessor to improve puck feel while still producing pop on shots and passes. The other change is material: Bauer's ultra-light, rigid boron fiber, used for a high strength-to-weight ratio, is featured on 40 flex sticks and above. Bauer also optimized the balance point so the stick feels lighter in the hand for stickhandling. Reviewers put senior models at roughly 345 grams, which lands it among the lighter elite sticks on the market.
Who is it for? Players chasing velocity who do not want to trade away accuracy. The mid-kick profile plus the lighter blade is pitched at forwards and two-way players who shoot in traffic and off the pass. It is a premium, top-tier purchase, so treat it as the stick you commit to, not a spare.
Fit and options: senior comes in 65, 70, 77, and 87 flex; intermediate in 55 and 65 flex; junior in 30, 40, and 50 flex. Senior and intermediate blade patterns include P92, P28, P90TM, and P88, while junior offers P92 and P28. Both black grip and white grip finishes are offered.
On price, senior sticks retail around $389.99, intermediate around $359.99, and junior sticks start around $269.99. The Proto2 is a 2025 release, and availability in your exact flex and pattern may vary by retailer. If you already loved a mid-kick Bauer, this is the lighter, poppier version of that same feel.
