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Bauer Vapor FlyPro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Vapor FlyPro
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyPro is noticeably lighter and built specifically for quick releases on forwards, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you significantly more curve choices to experiment with. You're trading weight and stick feel against price and blade selection.

The numbers

Weight
400g
365g35g lighter
Price
CA$220
CA$180CA$40 cheaper
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyPro

  • You shoot a lot in stride and want the fastest puck release possible
  • You prioritize lightweight feel over everything else
  • You already know you want either a P92 or P28 curve

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • Budget matters more than shaving grams off your stick
  • You want to test multiple blade patterns without breaking the bank
  • You're still dialing in which curve works best for your shot
  • You can handle an extra 35 grams for $40 savings

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 FlyPro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Price
$219.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon fibre with TeXtreme blend
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
400g
365g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward
N/A

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