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

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium senior stick built for quick releases with the lightest weight in Bauer's lineup, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a junior stick at roughly one-third the price with a much lighter construction. The real choice depends on whether you're a senior player needing elite performance or a junior player on a budget, since these aren't actually comparable across age categories.

The numbers

Weight
360g
285g75g lighter
Price
CA$400
CA$120CA$280 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You're a senior player who shoots frequently and values snap over raw power
  • You want five proven blade patterns to match your release style
  • You can justify the investment for a stick designed specifically for quick-motion plays near the net

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • You're a junior player and need an affordable stick to learn with
  • You want something extremely light to develop stick handling without fatigue
  • Your budget is tight and you 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.

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Price
$400.00
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
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
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
285g
Level
Elite, Pro
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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