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

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

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a premium elite stick built for pure shot speed with the lightest weight in Bauer's Vapor line, while the HockeyStickMan Pro is a junior budget stick that costs a quarter of the price. If you're choosing between these two, you're really deciding between investing in high-end performance or getting something affordable for a younger player who's still developing.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$120CA$280 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You're a competitive senior player who needs the fastest release possible for quick-release chances
  • You shoot frequently from close range and value snap over raw power
  • You want four flex options and maximum blade pattern choice
  • You can justify spending $340-400 on a stick with proven elite construction

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player learning the game
  • Budget is the main factor and you need something that won't break the bank
  • You want three flex options that match smaller frames
  • Your player hasn't outgrown their junior size 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 Red Lite - 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
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
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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