Bauer Proto-V Senior Goalie Stick
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Intro/New Features
Engineered alongside the player AG5NT stick, the Proto-V goalie stick was developed with the unrestricted creative minds of Bauer’s Research and Development team. The Proto-V is Bauer’s lightest goalie stick to date at 575g (SR), and it still maintains many of Bauer’s key goalie stick features, including Advanced Carbon Layering 2.0 technology, Connectech, and a Tri-Bridge Air Paddle construction. The Proto-V is neither a Vapor nor a Supreme stick.
Shaft Construction
The shaft utilizes both Advanced Carbon Layering 2.0 (ACL) and Connectech technology to keep the stick both tough and lightweight. ACL 2.0 adds strategic layering throughout the shaft for a more reinforced construction, while Connectech is a responsive rubber layer in the handle that improves impact absorption and durability.
Paddle Construction
The Tri-Bridge Air Paddle on the Proto-V stick uses a triple-stanchion construction for better reinforcement while also reducing weight.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The blade also uses ACL 2.0, similar to the shaft, for added toughness and control when taking in impact shots and passing. The stick also inherits the Expancel Bridge core from the Mach, which is designed to enlarge and contract depending on the impact taken, enhancing the stick’s overall durability.
Graphics
The Proto-V graphics are a clean, new, and low-profile look for Bauer sticks. It is mainly black and grey with darker gold and silver accents. The text along the stick outlines the technology used, in addition to some of the materials.
Grip
The stick uses Pentagrip, which can also be found on Bauer’s other top-of-the-line goalie sticks. This grip style combines a soft, grippy texture with a five-sided shaft for a strong hold on your stick when needed.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The Proto-V goalie stick is a limited edition prototype and only comes in Black with a P31 curve. Length options include 25”, 26”, and 27” (L only).
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite/Pro-Inspired |
| Weight | 575g |
| Shaft Construction | ACL 2.0 Advanced Carbon CONNECTECH STICK TECHNOLOGY |
| Paddle Construction | Triple-Stanchion Construction |
| Blade Construction | Triple-Stanchion Construction EXPANCEL Bridge Core |
| Length | 25”, 26”, 27” |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
