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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer Vapor FlyLite 2025 is a premium elite stick built for fast wrist shots with a low kick point, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite is a budget intermediate stick with a hybrid kick that costs less than half the price. You're choosing between elite performance and affordability, not between similar quality levels.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$440
CA$170CA$270 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You shoot a lot of wrist shots and need the fastest release possible
  • You're an elite or advanced player ready to spend for performance gear
  • You want proven Bauer engineering and a 30-day warranty

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

  • You're intermediate level or just starting and don't want to drop $400+ on a stick
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that handles both wrist shots and one-timers better
  • You want more curve options to choose from

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 Gold Lite - Intermediate

Price
$439.99
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60
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
Intermediate
Position
Forward
N/A

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