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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 Bauer Vapor FlyLite 2025 is a premium lightweight stick built for elite players who want explosive wrist shots, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget intermediate option at less than half the price. You're choosing between proven elite performance with full specs versus an affordable stick with missing technical details that makes it hard to evaluate.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're a forward who shoots a lot of wrist shots and needs a stick that loads and releases faster than standard options
  • You want a lightweight stick (360g) that doesn't sacrifice blade pop and durability
  • You have the budget for premium equipment and can justify the CA$440 price tag

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

  • You're just getting into the sport or upgrading from a beginner stick and don't want to spend big money yet
  • You need a hybrid kick point that works for both wrist shots and one-timers
  • You want to try intermediate-level gear before committing to elite equipment

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 Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Price
$439.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
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

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