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

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

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter, way more premium, and carries a much wider flex range, but the HSM Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable at less than half the price for nearly the same weight. Both are low kick sticks, so the feel at release will be similar, but these two live in very different tiers.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the lightest, most refined low-kick stick available at the elite level
  • You need a wider flex selection (65 to 87) to dial in the right fit
  • You play senior and need senior-sized blade patterns like P88 or P90TM

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You are an intermediate player who does not want to spend $400 on a stick
  • Your flex needs fall in the 50 to 60 range, which fits lighter or younger players well
  • You want a low-kick feel without paying elite-tier prices and are okay with less warranty and brand backing

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

Price
$400.00
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60
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
Intermediate
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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