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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

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

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium elite stick built for pure shot speed with a 360g frame and five curve choices, while the HyperStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget intermediate option that's significantly lighter at 325g and costs less than half the price. The tradeoff is clear: you're choosing between a proven elite performer versus an untested budget stick that's 35 grams lighter but lacks published performance data.

The numbers

Weight
360g
325g35g lighter
Price
CA$400
CA$170CA$230 cheaper
Curves
5 options
6 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

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Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - 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, P86, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
325g
Level
Elite, Pro
Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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