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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is a way more advanced senior stick with noticeably more refined materials and elite-level construction, while the Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and built specifically for junior players. If you are shopping for a kid, these sticks are not really competing for the same buyer.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$440
CA$120CA$320 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You are a senior-level forward who needs the fastest possible wrist shot release
  • You want cutting-edge carbon construction and do not mind paying for it
  • You shoot off the toe and want access to patterns like P28 or P90TM

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs a low-flex stick in the 20 to 40 range
  • Budget is a priority and CA$120 is much easier to justify for a growing kid
  • You want a wider blade pattern selection including W03 and W29 options built for younger shooters

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Price
$439.99
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
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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