At a glance
The FlyLite is noticeably lighter and built for elite-level performance, but the Ribcor Maxx SE is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex selection for players who want a low-kick stick without paying top dollar. The 63g weight difference is real but unlikely to change your game, while the $170 price difference absolutely will.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite
Pick the CCM Ribcor Maxx SE
Bauer
Vapor FlyLite
CCM
Ribcor Maxx SE
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