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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is a lightweight, premium stick built for elite forwards who want explosive wrist shots, while the Value Blackout is a budget intermediate option that costs a fifth of the price. You're choosing between spending real money on a proven elite performer versus saving cash on a stick that won't feel as crisp or last as long.

The numbers

Weight
360g140g lighter
500g
Price
CA$440
CA$80CA$360 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You take lots of wrist shots and need that fast release feel
  • You want a stick that performs at an elite level and holds up to heavy use
  • You're willing to pay for noticeably lighter weight and better blade response

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • Your budget is tight and you need a functional stick without spending much
  • You're still learning the game or trying different things before investing
  • You prefer having more curve options to experiment with different release patterns

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

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Price
$439.99
$79.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
55, 65
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
Carbon Construction
Weight
360g
500g
Level
Senior
Intermediate
Position
Forward
N/A

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