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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium junior stick built for speed and quick releases, while the Value Blackout is a budget senior stick that costs less than a third the price. You're choosing between a high-performance junior option and a basic, durable senior stick at a bargain price point.

The numbers

Weight
500g
Price
CA$220
CA$80CA$140 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player who wants the fastest release in the Bauer junior lineup
  • You prioritize lighter weight for better shot mobility and reduced fatigue
  • You want reliable warranty coverage and consistent stick-to-stick quality

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You need a senior stick and your budget is tight at under $80
  • You want maximum curve selection with 30+ options available
  • You don't mind a heavier feel (500g) in exchange for durability and savings

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

Value Blackout

Price
$219.99
$79.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 40, 50
75, 85
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
Carbon Construction
Weight
N/A
500g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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