Bauer Vapor FlyPro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Bauer$219.99

HockeyStickMan$149.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyPro 2025 is a senior stick with a premium build and strong brand pedigree, while the HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for junior players. If you are shopping for a kid or a junior-sized player, these two are not really competing against each other.

The numbers

Weight

400g

Price

CA$220

CA$150CA$70 cheaper

Curves

2 options

5 options3 more

Kick point

Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyPro

•You are a senior-level forward who shoots in stride and wants a proven quick-release stick
•You prefer a round shaft and a stick backed by Bauer's established quality control
•You want a stick you can find in most hockey shops or online retailers easily

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

•You are buying for a junior player who needs a low-flex stick in the 20 to 50 range
•Budget matters and you want to spend CA$70 less without sacrificing low kick feel
•You want more curve options, including the P29 and W03 which the FlyPro does not offer

Bauer

Vapor FlyPro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price

$219.99

$149.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

Year

2025