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Bauer Vapor FlyPro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Vapor FlyPro
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyPro is a senior performance stick that's noticeably lighter at 400g with proven Bauer engineering, while the HockeyStickMan is a junior budget option that's even lighter at 365g but comes with significantly fewer flex choices and unproven specs. The real question is whether you're a senior player paying for quality or a junior player who just needs something that works and costs half as much.

The numbers

Weight
400g
365g35g lighter
Price
CA$220
CA$120CA$100 cheaper
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyPro

  • You're a senior player who shoots frequently and want a stick built for quick releases
  • You need proven performance from a major brand with solid warranty support
  • You want to choose between established blade patterns that work for your style

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player still growing and changing stick needs
  • Budget is your main concern and you want to save over $100
  • You want the widest blade pattern selection to experiment with different curves

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 Red Lite - Junior

Price
$219.99
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Low
Low
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
Junior
Position
Forward
N/A

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