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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Code Encrypt 1
Sherwood$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a 40g lighter elite stick built for pure wrist shot speed, while the Code Encrypt is way more affordable at less than half the price with a hybrid kick that works better all-around. Pick the Vapor if you're a committed forward who shoots constantly and wants top-tier performance, or grab the Encrypt if you want solid everyday playability without dropping serious cash.

The numbers

Weight
360g40g lighter
400g
Price
US$370
US$154US$216 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You shoot wrist shots and snap shots constantly and want maximum speed
  • You're willing to pay for elite-level stick performance
  • You need a lightweight stick (360g makes a real difference over time)

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1

  • You want a stick that handles both wrist shots and one-timers without compromise
  • Budget matters more than chasing the absolute best gear
  • You're not exclusively a wrist shot player and need versatility

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 1

Price
$439.99
$153.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP92MX
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
360g
400g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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