At a glance
The HyperLite 2 is Bauer's lightest junior stick and sits at the elite tier, but the Ribcor Maxx SE is way more affordable, covers a much wider range of flex options, and gives you more curve choices across junior and senior sizing. If you're a junior player locked into a 30, 40, or 50 flex, the HyperLite 2 is purpose-built for you, but the Maxx SE wins on versatility and value.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Pick the CCM Ribcor Maxx SE
Bauer
Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
CCM
Ribcor Maxx SE
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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