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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a junior stick built for speed and quick releases with multiple flex and curve options, while the Sherwood Code is a pro-spec stick locked into one fixed setup that NHL players actually use. Pick the Vapor if you want flexibility and lighter feel as a developing junior player; pick the Sherwood if you're strong enough to handle pro-level stiffness and want the exact build an NHL player trusts.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$220
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player who needs to match your current strength level with flex options (30, 40, or 50)
  • You want four different curve choices to find what suits your shot
  • You prioritize quick release and snap over raw power
  • Budget matters and you want the most affordable option here

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You're a stronger or older player who can handle 75 flex without trouble
  • You want the exact same stick specs an NHL player uses
  • You prefer a balanced mid-kick that works for everything rather than specialized for one thing
  • You're committed to one curve and don't need options

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 Pro Stock W. Nylander

Price
$219.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
PP90MX
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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