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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer is a premium junior stick built for lightning-quick releases with minimal weight, while the Taggs is a fully customizable mid-range stick that costs $55 less and gives you way more curve options to choose from. The real question is whether you're a junior player who needs that elite speed advantage or someone looking for solid performance without paying elite prices.

The numbers

Weight
375g
Price
CA$220
CA$165CA$55 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're a junior player who relies on snap shots and quick releases over raw power
  • You want the absolute lightest junior Vapor stick available
  • You're willing to pay premium price for proven Bauer tech and performance

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want to save $55 and get aerospace carbon quality at a lower price point
  • You need to pick from 9 different blade patterns instead of 4
  • You value full customization and want a stick built specifically to your specs
  • You want a proven stick with solid track record rather than cutting-edge junior tech

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

RPG-Pro 375g

Price
$219.99
$164.99
Brand
Bauer
TaggsHockey
Year
2023
2026
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
30, 40, 50
70, 75, 80, 85
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
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
Weight
N/A
375g
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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