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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 Vapor FlyLite is a premium lightweight stick built for elite forwards who shoot a lot of wrist shots, while the Playrite is a basic budget stick for beginners learning the game. You're paying nearly 6 times more for the Bauer, but getting a noticeably lighter stick with low kick tuning and multiple curve options that actually matter for shot technique.

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 shoot wrist shots and snap shots more than one-timers
  • You want a light stick that loads faster and feels responsive
  • You're competitive enough that stick performance impacts your play
  • You can justify spending serious money on equipment

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You're just starting out and don't know what kick point or curve you like yet
  • You're on a genuinely tight budget and need something functional
  • You're not sure if you'll stick with hockey long-term
  • You mostly just want something that gets the puck to the net

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

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

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