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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$239.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, built around a low kick for fast releases, while the Tacks XF Ghost is a mid-kick power stick with a much wider flex selection but fewer curve options and a higher price tag. Most forwards who shoot off the rush will feel the difference in release speed right away with the Bauer, while shooters who load up on big one-timers will prefer the CCM.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$340
US$240US$100 cheaper
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the fastest release possible on quick shots and tip-ins
  • You need a much wider curve selection including P92 and P88
  • Budget matters and you want elite performance for less

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • You are a power shooter who loads up and drives through the puck
  • You prefer a mid-kick feel and want more flex options at the lower end (40, 50, 55)
  • You want a limited colourway that stands out on the ice

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 Senior

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Price
$400.00
$239.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
P29 +1/4", P28 +1/4", 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

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