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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a junior stick built for growing players who want flexibility in flex ratings and blade patterns, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a pro-spec stick locked into one NHL configuration. You're choosing between a stick that adapts to your needs versus a stick that matches exactly what an NHL player uses.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$190
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You're still figuring out your ideal flex and curve, since you get three flex options and four blade patterns to choose from
  • You want the lightest junior option available for maximum shot speed and release
  • Budget matters and you'd rather not spend pro-spec pricing on equipment

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You already know you want a low-kick NHL setup and don't need to experiment with different specs
  • You're a stronger junior or younger senior player who can handle 100 flex without losing feel
  • You want authentic NHL-level construction and don't mind paying for the pro-stock quality

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Price
$219.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
TC2 Mod
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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