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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a premium lightweight stick built for pure wrist shot speed, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a hybrid kick point that handles both quick releases and one-timers. You're choosing between elite performance at $440 versus practical performance at $180, plus the HockeyStickMan is actually 10 grams lighter.

The numbers

Weight
360g
350g10g lighter
Price
CA$440
CA$180CA$260 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You shoot wrist shots constantly and want maximum response from a low-kick platform
  • You're willing to pay for proven elite-level construction and materials
  • You have a specific curve preference since Bauer gives you four blade options

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want to save $260 and still get a quality one-piece stick
  • You take both wrist shots and one-timers since the hybrid kick handles both better
  • You want more curve choices with nine patterns available

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 Prototype

Price
$439.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
350g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward
N/A

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