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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Blackout is way more affordable at less than half the price. If budget is a factor, the Blackout is hard to ignore, though you are giving up 40g and two blade pattern options.

The numbers

Weight
360g40g lighter
400g
Price
CA$440
CA$180CA$260 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You want the lightest possible stick and every gram matters to your game
  • You need more curve options, especially P88, P90TM, or P92
  • You can justify spending CA$440 for proven elite-level materials and construction

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

  • Budget is your priority and CA$180 is much easier to commit to
  • You shoot with a P28 style curve and do not need other options
  • You want a low-kick elite stick without the anxiety of snapping a CA$440 blade

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Price
$439.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 70
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, 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
Senior
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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