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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium junior stick built for quick releases with the lightest construction Bauer offers in this category, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget option that saves you 70 bucks and still delivers a low kick point. You're trading brand pedigree and proven technology for significant savings, though you lose some confidence in durability with the shorter warranty.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
CA$220
CA$150CA$70 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You want the fastest release available in junior equipment and your shot release matters most
  • You play AAA or competitive AA and need equipment that matches your skill level
  • You trust Bauer's ACL 2.0 technology and want the proven elite junior platform

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You're budget-conscious and don't want to spend 220 on a stick your kid might outgrow
  • You want more flex options (20 flex is available here, Vapor only goes to 30)
  • You need more curve choices and don't mind taking a chance on a less established brand

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

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price
$219.99
$149.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
20, 30, 40, 50
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
400g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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