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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a lightweight elite stick built for pure wrist shot speed at a premium price, while the Pro Blackout gives you a hybrid kick and decent build quality at roughly one-third the cost. You're choosing between paying for elite performance in a specific shot type versus getting a more versatile stick on a budget.

The numbers

Weight
360g65g lighter
425g
Price
CA$440
CA$140CA$300 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're serious about quick-release wrist shots and want the absolute fastest loading feel available
  • You can justify CA$440 for a stick optimized for one specific job
  • You prefer a round shaft and low kick for snap passes and snappy releases

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want a stick that handles both wrist shots and one-timers without specializing in either
  • Budget matters more than cutting 65 grams off your stick weight
  • You like having lots of curve options to dial in exactly what feels right

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.

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price
$439.99
$139.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
100% Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
425g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward
N/A

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