Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs CCM Tacks AS-V Pro

Bauer$219.99

CCM$259.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 Junior is built for quick-release junior players and offers a much wider curve selection, while the Tacks AS-V Pro is a senior stick with a mid kick that suits power-oriented players and is noticeably more affordable than most pro-level options. These two sticks serve completely different age groups and playing styles, so the choice is usually pretty obvious based on who is actually using it.

The numbers

Weight

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355g

Price

CA$220CA$40 cheaper

CA$260

Curves

4 options2 more

2 options

Kick point

Low

Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

•You are buying for a junior player who shoots off the rush or in tight spaces
•Release speed matters more than raw shot power
•You want more blade pattern options to match your kid's shooting style

Pick the CCM Tacks AS-V Pro

•You are a senior player who takes a lot of perimeter shots and loads up on slap shots or wrist shots from distance
•You prefer a square shaft and mid kick for a more traditional power feel
•You want pro-grade carbon at a lower price point than top-tier flagship sticks

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.

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Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

CCM

Tacks AS-V Pro

Price

$219.99

$259.99

Brand

Bauer

CCM

Year