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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

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

At a glance

The FlyLite is noticeably lighter, built with elite materials, and carries a much higher price tag, while the Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and still delivers a low-kick feel in an intermediate build. If you're a younger or budget-conscious player, the flex options and price difference here are hard to ignore.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You want the lightest possible stick and elite-level construction
  • You shoot off the rush and need the fastest possible release
  • Budget is not a concern and you want a proven top-tier option

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You need a 50 or 60 flex and don't want to pay premium prices for it
  • You're buying for a younger or developing player who doesn't need elite materials
  • Saving roughly CA$270 matters more than marginal performance differences at your level

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

Price
$439.99
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60
Kick point
Low
Low
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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