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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium junior stick built for lightning-quick releases with the latest tech, while the HyperLite Pro Blackout is a budget intermediate option that weighs notably more but costs fifty bucks less. The Vapor gives you a proven elite stick with four blade patterns, but the Blackout offers six curve choices and a hybrid kick point if you want versatility on a tighter budget.

The numbers

Weight
325g
Price
CA$220
CA$170CA$50 cheaper
Curves
4 options
6 options2 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player who needs the fastest release available and your team plays competitive AAA or AA hockey
  • You want the lightest stick possible to maximize your shot speed and stick-handling agility
  • You trust the Bauer name and ACL 2.0 technology over unproven brands

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You're an intermediate player looking to save $50 and don't need the absolute lightest stick
  • You want six blade pattern options instead of four for better customization
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that balances quick shots with more power than a pure low kick

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 - Intermediate

Price
$219.99
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
50, 60
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
325g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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