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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium lightweight stick built for quick releases and close-range shooting, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a junior-level budget stick that's way more affordable but designed for younger players. The price gap is massive (CA$280 difference), but you're also comparing an elite senior stick to a junior stick, so this isn't really an apples-to-apples choice.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$120CA$280 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • •You're a senior player who shoots from in tight and values snap over raw power
  • •You want the fastest release available in Bauer's lineup
  • •You're willing to pay for elite construction and performance

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

  • •You're a junior player or just starting out
  • •Your budget is under CA$120 and that's your main constraint
  • •You need a mid-kick feel for a developing shot

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

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Price
$400.00
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
365g
Level
Elite, Pro
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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