At a glance
The FlyLite is noticeably lighter and built for elite-level performance, but the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for players who want options without the premium price tag. If weight and shot speed matter most, the gap between 360g and 500g is real and you will feel it.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Bauer
Vapor FlyLite
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
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