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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

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

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and comes with way more flex options and documented performance data, but the Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable at roughly half the price for a stick that is only 5g heavier. Both are low-kick elite sticks, so the main trade-off is Bauer's proven spec sheet versus a budget-friendly option with limited publicly available details.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the lightest, fastest-releasing stick Bauer makes and budget is not a concern
  • You need a wider flex selection, including lower options like 65 and 77
  • You want a stick with well-documented construction and a known track record

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

  • You want a low-kick elite stick and want to save roughly CA$220
  • You prefer an 80 flex option, which the HyperLite 2 does not offer
  • You are open to trying a lesser-known brand and value is your top priority

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite

Price
$400.00
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Low
Low
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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