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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is a lighter, more refined elite stick with proven Bauer technology, while the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for players still figuring out their preferences. The $150 price gap is the biggest factor here.

The numbers

Weight
450g
Price
CA$220
CA$70CA$150 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • Your kid is serious about hockey at the AAA/AA level and you want top-tier performance
  • They have a set shot style and already know their preferred curve
  • Release speed and stick feel matter more than saving money

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • Budget is a real concern and you want a functional stick without the premium price
  • Your player is still experimenting with blade patterns and wants more options to try
  • They go through sticks regularly and you don't want to spend $220 each time

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$219.99
$69.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
40, 50
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon Construction
Weight
N/A
450g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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