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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is a lightweight performance stick built for quick releases and close-range scoring, while the Blackout is a budget intermediate stick that weighs significantly more but costs a fifth of the price. The HyperLite 2 gives you elite-level speed and snap, but the Blackout gets you on the ice affordably with decent curve options.

The numbers

Weight
360g140g lighter
500g
Price
CA$400
CA$80CA$320 cheaper
Curves
5 options
8 options3 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You shoot from in close and need the fastest release possible
  • You want premium materials (ACL 2.0 carbon throughout) that actually perform
  • You're willing to pay for a stick that's 140g lighter and noticeably snappier

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • Your budget is tight and you need a stick that works
  • You're still developing your shot and don't need elite performance yet
  • You want 8 blade pattern choices to dial in your preference cheaply

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

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Price
$400.00
$79.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
55, 65
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Carbon Construction
Weight
360g
500g
Level
Elite, Pro
Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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