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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs CCM Tacks XF 70

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Tacks XF 70
CCM$119.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is built for speed and quick releases with a noticeably lighter frame, while the Tacks XF 70 prioritizes raw shot power and affordability at nearly half the price. If you're choosing between them, you're really deciding between elite junior performance versus recreational-level durability on a budget.

The numbers

Weight
478g
Price
US$120
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a skilled junior player who values quick-release shots and snappy stick feel
  • You want the lightest junior stick Bauer makes in this line
  • You prioritize responsiveness over pure shot power
  • You can handle a low kick point and commit to one of the four blade curves offered

Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70

  • You're new to hockey or playing recreationally and need to keep costs down
  • You want a mid kick point that generates power without technical finesse
  • You prefer a traditional square shaft over round
  • You don't need elite-level construction and just want something solid that works

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 HyperLite 2 Junior

CCM

Tacks XF 70

Price
$219.99
$119.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
30, 40, 50
40, 50, 55
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29
Shaft shape
Round
Square
Construction
One-piece
Two-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiberglass Blend
Weight
N/A
478g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Recreational, Beginner
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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