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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is a noticeably lighter, senior-level stick built specifically for quick-release forwards, but you're paying a steep premium for it. The HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable and covers intermediate players well, though it comes with much less publicly available spec detail to evaluate.

The numbers

Weight
360g
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Price
CA$440
CA$180CA$260 cheaper
Curves
4 options
4 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • •You're a senior-sized player who lives off wrist shots and snap shots
  • •Fast loading and a proven low kick point matter to your game
  • •You want a wider curve selection including P28, P88, P92

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • •You're an intermediate player who doesn't need a senior-sized stick
  • •Budget matters and CA$180 versus CA$440 is a real difference
  • •A hybrid kick point suits your game better than a pure low kick

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Price
$439.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
55, 65
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P08, P71, P86, T27
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
Intermediate
Position
Forward
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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