The Bauer Proto-R delivers exceptional shot performance with a light, whippy feel that players love—but suffers from catastrophic durability issues. The vast majority of owners report blade failures, shaft cracks, and heel breaks occurring within 30-60 days of purchase, often during light use by youth players. Multiple reviewers describe breaking 2-7 sticks in rapid succession, with failures consistently happening just outside the 30-day warranty window, leaving customers frustrated by the $300-400 price tag for a stick that doesn't last a season.
I play men’s league and this stick snapped about 4 inches up the shaft from the player making a pass. Used maybe 10-14 times. I shot better with a cheap X3. Plus side it is very light. Pros: Lightweight. Cons: Poor Durability, Poor Craftsmanship.
Easy purchase and arrived quickly. Great stick. My son loves this style and it is great for his powerful shot.
We have broken 4 of these sticks in 6 weeks. DO NOT BUY!
I've had it about a month. So far, I love it.. F87/P92
YT# Bauer Proto-R Review Summary The Bauer Proto-R is a mid-kick point stick that combines the best features of Bauer's Nexus and Agent models, featuring a lightweight 345g design with boron construction and a standard four-sided shaft. The reviewer was extremely impressed with its performance, praising its aesthetic design with holographic chrome detailing and successfully hitting all four targets in the shooting challenge. Overall, the stick delivers excellent power and handling, making it an ideal choice for players who prefer mid-kick point sticks.
YT# Bauer Proto R Hockey Stick Review Summary Chris from Hockey Tutorial provides first impressions of the new Bauer Proto R, praising its nice feel and impressive 345g weight for a mid-kick stick. The stick features advanced technologies including Boron fibers (offering twice the stiffness of carbon fiber), TechStream carbon fiber, and Advanced Carbon Layering 2.0, which collectively aim to improve shot release speed and reduce weight while maintaining durability. While the review is incomplete, Chris expresses a personal preference for the Proto R's feel over competitors and plans future comparison tests against other sticks like the Bauer Phantom Ghost.
# Bauer Proto R Hockey Stick Review Summary The Bauer Proto R is an innovative stick featuring exclusive Boron fiber technology (used in fighter jets and race cars) that delivers twice the compression strength and stiffness of standard carbon fiber, enabling faster shot release and reduced weight without sacrificing durability. The stick combines Boron with Bauer's Premium One Piece monocom construction, asymmetrical TCH stream carbon fiber, and advanced carbon layering to create a high-performance mid-kick point stick that addresses durability issues found in previous models.
