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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 FlyLite is noticeably lighter and built for elite senior players, but the HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable and designed specifically for junior-sized players. If you are shopping for a kid or a junior-level player, these sticks are not actually competing for the same buyer.

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 are a senior player who wants one of the lightest sticks on the market
  • Quick-release wrist shots are your main weapon
  • You can justify spending premium money on a top-tier stick

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs junior flex options
  • Budget matters and CA$150 is a much more realistic price for a developing player
  • You want a wider curve selection including P29 and W03 options not available on the FlyLite

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price
$439.99
$149.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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