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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt 2

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Code Encrypt 2
Sherwood$125.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium junior stick built for speed with the lightest weight in its class, while the Code Encrypt 2 is a budget-friendly all-around stick for developing players who don't need elite performance. The Vapor costs roughly twice as much and gives you faster release and more curve options, but the Sherwood saves you serious money with a solid hybrid kick that works for most shot types.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$126
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a competitive AAA/AA junior who relies on quick wrist shots and snapshots
  • You want the absolute lightest stick to reduce arm fatigue during long practices
  • You need four blade pattern choices to match your exact preference

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 2

  • You're learning and developing your shot without needing elite-level performance
  • Budget matters and $100+ in savings goes toward other gear
  • You prefer a balanced kick point that works equally well for wrist shots and slap shots

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

Sherwood

Code Encrypt 2

Price
$219.99
$125.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
30, 40, 50
55, 68, 75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon, FeatherLite layup
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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