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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs TaggsHockey Classic

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is built specifically for junior players who need low flex options and a quick release, while the TaggsHockey Classic is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve and flex selection for older or stronger players. If you are shopping for a young kid in AAA hockey, these sticks are targeting very different players.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
CA$220
CA$150CA$70 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs 30, 40, or 50 flex
  • Your kid prioritizes a fast release on quick shots
  • You want a proven elite-tier brand name on the bench

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You want a custom-built stick at a noticeably lower price point
  • You need a flex above 50, with nine options ranging up to 110
  • You want more blade pattern choices, nine compared to four, to dial in your shot

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

TaggsHockey

Classic

Price
$219.99
$149.99
Brand
Bauer
TaggsHockey
Year
2023
2026
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
Weight
N/A
400g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Advanced, Elite
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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