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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer Vapor FlyLite is a premium lightweight stick built for wrist shot specialists, while the True HZRDUS is a pro stock bargain that gives you NHL-spec stiffness at half the price. The Bauer costs way more but gives you weight savings, multiple flex and curve options, and proven elite performance; the True locks you into one flex and curve but delivers genuine pro gear for less than half the money.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$370
US$180US$190 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You want the lightest possible stick and weight matters more than price
  • You need flexibility in choosing your flex and blade curve to match your shot style
  • You shoot a lot of wrist shots and value quick release over one-timer power

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You want pro-level gear without spending serious cash on a new stick
  • You already know exactly what flex and curve work for you
  • You have a strong shot and don't mind a stiffer, uncompromising stick

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$439.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
Mid Max
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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