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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Tacks XF Ghost
CCM$449.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a lightweight junior stick built for quick snappy shots, while the Tacks XF Ghost is a heavier senior stick designed for all-around play with a mid-kick that suits different shot styles. You're basically choosing between a speed-focused junior option and a pro-level performance stick that costs twice as much.

The numbers

Weight
375g
Price
CA$220CA$230 cheaper
CA$450
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player who relies on fast release and quick hands
  • You want the lightest junior Vapor available in your flex range
  • Budget matters and you need something under $250

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

  • You're a senior player looking for a mid-kick that works for snapshots and slap shots equally
  • You want pro-level blade engineering and Nanolite weight reduction
  • You can use flex 20 or 30 and prefer a square shaft over round

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 Ghost

Price
$219.99
$449.99
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
20, 30
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29, P90TM
Shaft shape
Round
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Nanolite Shield, Sigma ST2X
Weight
N/A
375g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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