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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is noticeably lighter and built for elite performance, but the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for the price. If you're outfitting a junior player, these two sticks are not really competing on the same level.

The numbers

Weight
360g90g lighter
450g
Price
CA$440
CA$70CA$370 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're a senior player who needs every gram and millisecond shaved off your release
  • You want a premium carbon layup that actually holds up at high intensity
  • Quick-release wrist shots are the core of your game

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player who will outgrow the stick anyway
  • Budget is the priority and CA$70 beats CA$440 easily
  • You want more blade pattern options to help a younger player find what works for them

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$439.99
$69.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50
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
450g
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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