Currently, Bauer, CCM, and Warrior all offer hockey sticks in models with the word "Pro" or "Team." Unlike pro stock sticks, these are made for the retail market, not for pro players. They are all good hockey sticks, made at different price points. We have been getting a lot of questions around the differences so here is a general outline along with their suggested retail prices in (USD and Canadian dollars).
What is the difference between Bauer 2N Pro and 2N?
What is the difference between Bauer 2S Pro and 2S and 2S Team?
Bauer uses the term "Pro" to outline their top of the line products.
Bauer uses the term "Team" to outline a more durable mid range performance stick.
Bauer 2N Pro / 2S Pro | Top End. Extremely Light. High Performance |
$280-$320 |
Bauer 2N / 2S | One step down. Lightweight. High Performance |
$200-$230 |
Bauer 2S Team | Mid Range. Performance stick with durability |
$150-$160 |
What is the difference between CCM Jetspeed and CCM Jetspeed Pro?
What is the difference between CCM Trigger 3D and CCM Ribcor Pro3?
CCM uses the term "Pro" to outline a more affordable / durable stick:
CCM Jetspeed | Top End. Extremely Light. High Performance |
$280-$320 |
CCM Jetspeed Pro | One step down. Lightweight. High Performance |
$150-$200 |
CCM Trigger 3D | Top End. Extremely Light. High Performance |
$280-$320 |
CCM Ribcor Pro3 | One Step down. Lightweight. High Performance | $150-$200 |
What is the difference between the Warrior Covert QR Edge and the Warrior QR Edge Pro / Team?
What is the difference between the Warrior Alpha QX and the Warrior Alpha QX Pro / Team?
Warrior uses the term "Pro" to outline a more affordable / durable stick.
Warrior uses the term "Team" to outline a more durable mid range performance stick.
Warrior QREdge Super Light (SL) |
Top End. Extremely Light. High Performance |
$260-$300 |
Warrior QREdge |
Top End. Lightweight. High Performance |
$260-$300 |
Warrior QRE Pro |
One Step Down. Lightweight. High Performance |
$180-$220 |
Warrior QRE Pro Team | Mid Range. Performance stick with durability | $150-$170 |
Warrior Alpha QX | Top End. Extremely Light. High Performance | $260-$300 |
Warrior Alpha QX Pro | One Step Down. Lightweight. High Performance | $180-$220 |
These are all good quality sticks from the top three brands in hockey. Hopefully this helps you make your decision.
The sticks that are made for professional players are referred to as Pro Stock or Pro Return sticks. The majority of the products sold at HockeyStickMan are sticks purchased directly from the teams.