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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
HZRDUS 9X4
True$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is way more affordable at CA$220 and built around quick release for junior players, while the HZRDUS 9X4 is nearly double the price with a more refined low kick profile and noticeably better blade tech for elite-level play. Both share a low kick point and round shaft, but the HZRDUS brings more flex options and a reinforced hosel that the HyperLite 2 simply does not have.

The numbers

Weight
Price
CA$220CA$180 cheaper
CA$400
Curves
4 options
4 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You are a junior player on a budget who wants a fast release without spending CA$400
  • Your team plays AAA or AA and you do not need pro-level construction
  • You shoot primarily off the catch and want the quickest possible release in the junior Vapor line

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4

  • You are an elite or pro-level player who wants maximum shot power combined with a quick release
  • You want more flex options, including very low flex for younger players or very high flex for adults
  • Blade durability and hosel stability matter to you in high-competition situations

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

True

HZRDUS 9X4

Price
$219.99
$399.99
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50
20, 40, 50, 60, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
T27, T28, T90T, T92
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber, SRT4 Blade Technology
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
Elite, Pro
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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