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

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is built for junior players who want the absolute fastest release, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget senior stick that weighs 400g and costs less. The Vapor gives you way more curve options and better warranty coverage, but the HockeyStickMan undercuts it on price by CA$40 and works for bigger players.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
CA$220
CA$180CA$40 cheaper
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player and need a stick that actually fits your size and flex
  • You shoot a lot and care about quick release and responsiveness
  • You want 4 blade curve choices instead of 2

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

  • You're a senior player on a tight budget
  • You already know you like a P28 or W28 curve
  • You want the cheapest option and don't mind limited warranty information

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Price
$219.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
50, 70
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, 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
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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