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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
Sherwood$329.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is noticeably lighter and built specifically for wrist shot guys who want maximum snap, while the Sherwood Encrypt Pro gives you a hybrid kick that works better for all-around play and costs forty bucks less. Pick the Bauer if you're a pure release player, pick the Sherwood if you want versatility and don't want to pay top dollar for a low-kick specialist stick.

The numbers

Weight
360g25g lighter
385g
Price
US$370
US$330US$40 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You shoot a lot of wrist shots and need the fastest possible release
  • You want the lightest elite stick available at 360g
  • You're willing to pay more for a stick engineered specifically for quick-release forwards

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

  • You take one-timers and need a kick point that handles both release styles
  • You want $40 in your pocket and don't need the absolute lightest option
  • You prefer a balanced all-around stick over a specialized tool

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE

Price
$439.99
$329.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 65, 68, 75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
360g
385g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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