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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs Sherwood Playrite

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is a noticeably lighter, high-performance stick with a much wider curve selection and low kick built for quick releases, while the Playrite is way more affordable and built purely for beginners learning the game. These two sticks are not really competing for the same player.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$370
US$60US$310 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You are a serious forward who lives off wrist shots and snap shots
  • You want elite-level weight and responsiveness and can justify the price
  • You need real curve options like P28, P88, or P92

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You are brand new to hockey and do not want to spend serious money yet
  • You are buying for a casual skate where stick damage is a real possibility
  • You just need something functional to learn with before upgrading later

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

Sherwood

Playrite

Price
$439.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
PP28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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