Bauer Proto2 vs Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

Bauer$459.99

Bauer$219.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a senior stick built for power and consistency, while the Vapor HyperLite 2 is a junior stick half the price designed for speed and quick releases. If you're choosing between them, you're really asking whether you need a senior stick's mid-kick punch or a junior stick's lightweight quickness and affordability.

The numbers

Weight

345g

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Price

CA$460

CA$220CA$240 cheaper

Curves

4 options

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the Bauer Proto2

•You're a senior player who wants one of the lightest mid-kick sticks available
•You need versatility for wrist shots, snap shots, and one-timers from anywhere
•You value boron fiber's durability over the lowest price point

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

•You're a junior player and budget matters significantly
•You take a lot of quick-motion shots and want the fastest release possible
•You prefer a round shaft and low kick point for rapid play

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

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Bauer

Proto2

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

Price

$459.99

$219.99

Brand

Bauer

Year

2025