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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 Junior gives you way more curve selection and three flex options, making it a much better fit for developing players who need choices. The HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock is a single-purpose tool built to one flex and one curve, but it's genuinely pro-spec construction at a reasonable price.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$180
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You want four blade pattern options to match your shooting style
  • You or your kid is still figuring out the right flex (30, 40, or 50 available)
  • You're playing AAA or AA and want a true elite-tier junior stick

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You're a stronger shooter who can actually load an 85 flex properly
  • You want genuine NHL pro-stock construction and don't care about curve variety
  • The Mid Max pattern already works for you and you want a low-kick pro build at a fair price

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$219.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
Mid Max
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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