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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a premium lightweight stick built specifically for quick wrist shots with tons of flex and curve options, while the Sherwood is a pro stock one-trick pony that costs less than half the price and gives you what an NHL player actually uses. Pick the Bauer if you want to dial in your exact setup, pick the Sherwood if you want to save money and shoot like Nylander.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$370
US$220US$150 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You're a forward who lives and dies by wrist shots and need that low kick snap
  • You want to try different flexes (65 to 87) and curves until you find your perfect match
  • You don't mind paying for proven elite performance and latest carbon tech

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You want genuine NHL gear at a fraction of the cost
  • You're a stronger shooter who can handle pro-spec stiffness and don't need flex options
  • You trust that one balanced kick point works for most situations instead of chasing the perfect feel

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

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Price
$439.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP90MX
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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