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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium elite stick built for lightning-quick releases, while the HockeyStickMan Pro is a budget intermediate option that costs half as much. You're choosing between performance-first technology versus affordable accessibility, with only 5g separating them in weight.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$170CA$230 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • •You shoot from close range and need the fastest release possible
  • •You have the budget for an elite stick and want cutting-edge materials
  • •You prefer a low kick point that loads quickly off the blade

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

  • •You want to spend under $200 and still get a solid stick
  • •You need an intermediate flex range (50/60) that matches your skill level
  • •You value a hybrid kick point for a balance between snap and power
  • •You're still developing your shot and don't need elite-level performance yet

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.

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Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Price
$400.00
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60
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
Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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