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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout Gold Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is noticeably lighter and built specifically for quick-release forwards, but the Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable at less than half the price with a hybrid kick that suits a wider range of shot types. If budget matters and you like shooting off your back foot or taking one-timers, that hybrid feel has a real advantage.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$440
CA$180CA$260 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You live and die by your wrist shot and need the fastest possible release
  • You want a lower weight and proven elite carbon construction
  • You shoot in situations where a low kick point makes the biggest difference

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • You want elite-level carbon at a fraction of the price
  • You shoot a mix of wrist shots and one-timers and prefer a hybrid kick
  • You want access to the P29 curve, which the FlyLite does not offer

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Price
$439.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
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
365g
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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