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Bauer vs TK:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, TK had more branded searches than Bauer among hockey stick brands worldwide. TK had about 1 million branded searches, while Bauer had 33,100. TK made up 76.3% of all hockey stick brand searches we track, and Bauer accounted for 2.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hockey stick brands, Bauer appeared in two of the four answers and TK in none.

Among hockey stick brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

TK, about 30 searches for every 1 for Bauer

TK 1M searchesBauer 33.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bauer, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, TK in 0

Bauer in 2 of 4TK in 0 of 4

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Top hockey stick brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bauer was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. TK did not appear in any of the four answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bauer2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Grays1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • TK0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Malik0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Gryphon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ritual Zero Proof0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which hockey stick brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Bauer
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best hockey stick brands?”

    1. 1Bauer
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best hockey stick brand for good ball control?”

    1. 1Grays
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “field hockey sticks”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “best hockey sticks”

      Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

    Is Bauer or TK more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Bauer and TK by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six hockey stick brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

    Bauer and TK among hockey stick brands worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for TK, Bauer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthTKMalikGryphonBauerGraysRitual Zero Proof
    Oct 202573.7%14.9%6.9%3%1%0.5%
    Nov 202574.6%12.4%7%4.5%1%0.51%
    Dec 202572.6%14.6%6.7%4.4%0.74%0.9%
    Jan 202672.9%14.7%6.8%3.6%0.89%1.1%
    Feb 202672.2%14.5%6.8%4.3%1.2%0.89%
    Mar 202673.8%14.9%7%2.4%1.1%0.74%
    Apr 202674.4%15%7%2%0.84%0.75%
    May 202674.4%15%7%2%0.94%0.62%
    Jun 202675.5%15.2%5.8%2%0.94%0.42%
    Jul 202676.8%12.7%7.1%2.1%0.78%0.52%
    Aug 202674.1%14.9%7%2.5%1.1%0.34%
    Sep 202676.3%12.6%7.1%2.5%1.2%0.29%

    How has the Bauer and TK comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • TK was ahead of Bauer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bauer’s share of searches among hockey stick brands worldwide moved from 3% to 2.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK’s share of searches among hockey stick brands worldwide moved from 73.7% to 76.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.

    How did search popularity change for hockey stick brands worldwide in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, TK gained share of searches among hockey stick brands worldwide, from 74.1% to 76.3%.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bauer worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bauer’s and TK’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    Bauer

    1 branded search term

    • bauer hockey

    TK

    1 branded search term

    • tk

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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