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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite 2025 is a premium lightweight stick built for wrist shot accuracy with multiple flex and curve options, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a fixed pro-stock stick that costs way less but locks you into one flex and blade pattern. The Bauer is about 50 dollars cheaper than it should be for what you're getting, but the True is half the price if you're willing to live with no customization.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You want to dial in the exact flex and curve that suits your shot
  • You prioritize a lightweight stick that loads fast for quick releases
  • You need flexibility to try different blade patterns as your game evolves

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

  • You want a genuine NHL-spec stick at a budget price point
  • You shoot from 100 flex and like the TC2.5 curve already
  • You don't mind a stiffer stick built for stronger shooters

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 Mark Scheifele

Price
$439.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
TC2.5
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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