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

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a premium senior stick built for explosive wrist shots with cutting-edge weight savings, while the Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick that costs nearly a third the price. The Vapor is 40g lighter and engineered for elite play, but you're paying a significant premium for that performance advantage.

The numbers

Weight
360g40g lighter
400g
Price
CA$440
CA$150CA$290 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're a senior player who lives off wrist shots and snap shots where a low kick really matters
  • You want the absolute lightest stick available and can justify the premium price
  • You need proven elite-level performance for competitive hockey

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You're a junior player or just getting into the game and need an affordable option
  • You want to try a low-kick stick without dropping big money
  • You prefer having more curve options to dial in your shot feel
  • Budget is your main constraint and you're willing to accept slightly heavier weight

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 (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price
$439.99
$149.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40, 50
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
400g
Level
Senior
Junior
Position
Forward
N/A

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