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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Extra Lite

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Pro Blackout Extra Lite
HockeyStickMan$159.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 is 40g lighter and built for pure shooting speed, but costs 2.5 times more. The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and still delivers a quick-release stick with solid carbon construction, just without the elite refinement or extensive curve library.

The numbers

Weight
360g40g lighter
400g
Price
CA$400
CA$160CA$240 cheaper
Curves
5 options
19 options14 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the absolute fastest release available and have money to spend on marginal gains
  • You need 5 specific blade patterns and want proven Bauer quality backing your purchase
  • You shoot from close range and need that extra snap from HyperCore 2 blade technology

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Extra Lite

  • You want a legit low-kick stick for under $160 and don't need brand prestige
  • You're comfortable picking from 19 curve options to find your fit
  • You value the savings enough to accept less refined feel and engineering
  • You shoot in multiple styles and want flexibility in flex options up to 110

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 Extra Lite

Price
$400.00
$159.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85, 95, 110
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
P02, P14, P15, P28, P29, P40, P49, P5, P88, P90T, P91, P92, PM9, W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
400g
Level
Elite, Pro
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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