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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs CCM Tacks XF

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Tacks XF
CCM$229.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and built for pure release speed, while the Tacks XF is way more affordable and geared toward players who want to load up for a heavier shot. If quick release and top-tier construction matter most, you pay for it with the HyperLite 2, but the Tacks XF gets the job done at a significantly lower price point.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$340
US$230US$110 cheaper
Curves
5 options1 more
4 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You shoot in tight and need the fastest possible release
  • You want the lightest stick in the lineup and are willing to pay for it
  • You prefer a low kick point and shoot mostly off the toe or mid-blade

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You are a power shooter who loads through the mid-shaft for heavier shots
  • Budget matters and you want a solid carbon stick without spending elite money
  • You play in a lower flex range since the Tacks XF goes down to 40 flex

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

CCM

Tacks XF

Price
$400.00
$229.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Elite, Pro
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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