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

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is a top-end senior stick built for quick release and elite-level performance, while the Blackout Gold Lite is a way more affordable junior stick aimed at younger players still developing their game. If you are a junior player on a budget, the price gap alone is massive, but these two sticks are not really competing for the same buyer.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$130CA$270 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You are a senior player who prioritizes release speed and shot quickness
  • You want a proven elite-level build with ACL 2.0 carbon throughout
  • You have five blade pattern options and need a specific curve fit

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player and want to keep costs low
  • Your player is still growing and you do not want to spend CA$400 on a stick they will outgrow
  • A hybrid kick point suits a developing player who mixes wrist shots and slap shots

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Price
$400.00
$129.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
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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