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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Pro Blackout Gold Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable at less than half the price. Both are elite-level sticks within 5g of each other, so the real decision comes down to budget, kick point preference, and whether you need more flex options.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$180CA$220 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the fastest release possible and shoot off the rush or in tight
  • You need a specific curve like P88 or P90TM that the other stick does not offer
  • You prefer a low kick point and want the lightest stick in the lineup

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • Budget matters and you want a legit elite stick for under CA$200
  • You like a hybrid kick point, which gives you more versatility between wrist shots and slap shots
  • You shoot with 70 or 80 flex and the P28, P29, P92, W03, or W28 covers your curve needs

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Price
$400.00
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
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
Senior
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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