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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium junior stick built for speed with the lightest weight in its line, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite is a budget option at half the price with a similar low kick point but less proven technology. If you want the fastest release and don't mind paying for it, go Bauer; if you want to save money and still get a decent low-kick junior stick, the HockeyStickMan works fine.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
CA$220
CA$120CA$100 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You take a lot of quick-release shots and want the absolute fastest feel
  • You play competitive AAA or AA hockey and want elite-level equipment
  • You're willing to pay for proven Bauer ACL 2.0 technology

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • Your budget is tight and you want to spend half the price
  • You need more flex options (20 flex available, compared to 30 minimum on Bauer)
  • You want more blade pattern choices for your preferred curve

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 Red Lite - Junior

Price
$219.99
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
20, 30, 40
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
365g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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