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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 is lighter and faster-shooting but costs nearly double and locks you into one flex per stick, while the Sherwood Code Encrypt is significantly cheaper and gives you a balanced NHL-spec build that works for most players. The Bauer rewards finesse shooters with lightning release, the Sherwood rewards power and consistency with its hybrid kick.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$340
US$220US$120 cheaper
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You're a smaller or faster player who shoots from tight areas and values quick release over raw power
  • You want the absolute lightest stick available and don't mind paying premium price for it
  • You like having five curve options to dial in your exact preference

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

  • You shoot hard and want a stick built for NHL players, not marketing hype
  • You're budget conscious and don't want to spend $400 on equipment
  • You prefer a balanced hybrid kick that doesn't demand perfect technique to generate power

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock W. Nylander

Price
$400.00
$219.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
PP90MX
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Elite, Pro
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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