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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is built for junior players who want the fastest release possible, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a senior stick that trades junior sizing for a heavier 350g weight and hybrid kick point. The Vapor costs $40 more but gives you a lighter stick with proven junior-focused tech, whereas the Blackout undercuts it on price and offers way more blade pattern choices.

The numbers

Weight
350g
Price
CA$220
CA$180CA$40 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player and need quick-release speed over raw power
  • You want the lightest junior option available in your flex range
  • You prefer 4 reliable blade patterns that are well-matched to the stick's design

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You're a senior player (this is not a junior stick despite the lighter weight)
  • You want 9 different curve options to dial in your exact preference
  • You value saving $40 and getting a hybrid kick point that balances snap with power

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 Prototype

Price
$219.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
350g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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