At a glance
The FlyPro 2025 is noticeably lighter and built for senior players who want a premium quick-release stick, while the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for junior players just developing their game. These two sticks serve completely different age groups and budgets, so the choice is usually obvious based on who is actually using it.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyPro
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior
Bauer
Vapor FlyPro
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout - Junior
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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