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Bauer has released an exciting new stick this season (if you read our article on Bauer’s 2026 Mystery Minis, you’ve already had a sneak peek). The ADV ONE hockey stick is built for shifty and elusive players, the types who don’t just keep defenders on edge, but love throwing them off entirely. We’ll run through the specs, then help you decide if this is the right stick for you.

Graphics

The graphics of this stick are familiar, if you remember the other sticks in the ADV series (including the AG5NT). We’ve had a Vapor ADV, a Supreme ADV, a Nexus ADV, and now the ADV ONE. This stick combines the classic graphics of the ADV series with a few quirks from the Pulse series. The stick has a black base with silver and green highlights. The green highlights appear quite bright against the black, almost like they’re glowing, but the colour isn’t too loud either.

The silver sections are pretty interesting too. They almost appear to have a steel or chain-link fence pattern, with some rainbow iridescence—so much so that it can look blue or purple in photos and videos. Similar to the Pulse series, the ADV ONE uses a tactile ink grip called ADV ONE grip that runs along the “chain-link” graphics.

ADV Low Kick Point

The ADV ONE is a low kick stick, which means it’s designed primarily for quick shot releases. Low kick points are best for players who like playing close up to the goalie or defender and getting their shots off quickly. That whippier, quick-release shot comes at the expense of a harder shot and some control, which are both staples of the mid kick point.

This stick has an ADV low kick point, which is just a slight modification of the standard low kick. To increase the explosiveness in the release, its energy zone has been made more focused near the bottom of the shaft. Placing the energy zone in a more specific position also increases the shot release consistency. This then means less of your own effort goes into loading the shot, and more of your attention can go toward reading the play.

Key tech:

• ADV low kick

• TeXtreme carbon fibre construction

• Rounded shaft shape

• ADV ONE blade core

• Boron fibre material

• Exclusive ADV ONE grip

Shaft and Shape

The ADV ONE draws on some of the most popular pro-level stick constructions, so you know you’re getting Bauer’s top tech in a stick that also feels great on the ice. It has a TeXtreme carbon fibre construction, meaning that it’s made of advanced carbon materials woven with consistency for a lightweight but durable build. Of course, the ADV ONE also includes boron fibre material inside the weave. Boron is layered between the carbon fibres in specific areas to increase the energy transfer and snap on the shot.

Boron is a fascinating material to use in a hockey stick. It’s far more rigid than carbon and offers more compressive strength, which is what lets the shot explode more off the blade. Among players, boron is extremely popular when it comes to the overall feel of the shot purely because of that snap. Not only is it rigid, but it’s incredibly lightweight too. All of these benefits combined mean you’re getting a stick with elite-level responsiveness and reactivity.

Bauer opted for a rounded shaft shape, which balances a traditional feel with a more natural grip in your hands. All the cool tech is only good if the stick itself feels good in your hands.

Blade

This stick uses an ADV ONE blade core, constructed with dual carbon bridges for a stiffer blade, which then increases pop on the release.

Final Thoughts - Is This Stick the Right One for You?

Bauer claims the ADV ONE is designed for disruptive players. It’s not super obvious what this means, but we can break it down.

Specifically, this stick is great for high-energy “chaos creators.” That could include players who like to jump right into the fray, pester the goalie or defensemen mid-battle, and switch up their tempo often on the ice. Gritty and adaptable players who make unexpected decisions to disrupt their opponents will greatly enjoy this stick.

On a similar note, if you find yourself shooting of passing off balance, or while in motion, this is a solid option to look into.

The low kick point is great for working with the puck close to your body and snapping it past the goalie before anyone can react. Additionally, the tweaks made in the ADV also most ideal for playmakers and players who find themselves in a variety of positions all over the ice, who can use the stick to not only set up their teammates, but also confuse their opponents.