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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs CCM Tacks XF

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Tacks XF
CCM$229.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 Junior is built for quick-release shooting with a low kick point, while the Tacks XF loads through the mid-shaft for heavier, more powerful shots. These two sticks suit noticeably different shooting styles, so the right pick comes down to how you generate your shot.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$230
Curves
4 options
4 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You want the fastest possible release on snap shots and wrist shots
  • You play AAA or AA and need a true elite-tier junior stick
  • You prefer a round shaft feel and a low kick point

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You load up through the shaft and want more power behind your shot
  • You need a wider flex range, including options above 50 flex
  • You shoot more slap shots or full-motion wrist shots where mid-kick works better

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

CCM

Tacks XF

Price
$219.99
$229.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
40, 50, 55, 65, 75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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