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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a premium elite stick built for quick wrist shots with a low kick and competition-level materials, while the HockeyStickMan Pro is a budget junior stick at a third of the price with a hybrid kick that handles more shot types. You're choosing between specialized elite performance versus affordability and versatility for a younger or developing player.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$440
CA$130CA$310 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're a senior player who shoots a lot of wrist shots and snap shots and want the fastest release possible
  • You have the budget for premium gear and value proven elite-level construction
  • You want the lightest stick available in this comparison (360g)

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player or your budget is tight and CA$130 matters
  • You take a lot of one-timers or need a stick that handles multiple shot types better
  • You want more blade pattern 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 - Junior

Price
$439.99
$129.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
Position
Forward
N/A

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