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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs Warrior Alpha LX2

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Alpha LX2
Warrior$132.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 Junior is the elite option with a much wider curve selection and a faster low-kick release, but the Alpha LX2 is way more affordable and offers a hybrid kick that works better across multiple shot types. If budget matters and you want one stick that handles wrist shots and slap shots reasonably well, the Alpha LX2 makes a strong case.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$133
Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

  • You play AAA/AA and want the quickest release in the junior Bauer line
  • You rely heavily on snap shots and quick-release wrist shots
  • Curve selection matters and you want access to P92, P28, P88, or P90T

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2

  • Budget is a real factor and you want a capable stick without spending elite money
  • You shoot a mix of wrist shots and slap shots and want one stick that handles both
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that loads more predictably across different shot types

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

Warrior

Alpha LX2

Price
$219.99
$132.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
30, 40, 50
40, 50, 55, 63, 75
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
W05, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Minimus Carbon, L.155 one-piece
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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