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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Encrypt Pro Willy Styles
Sherwood$254.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Encrypt Pro Willy Styles costs significantly less and brings a hybrid kick that works better for a broader range of shot types. If release speed and weight savings are your priority, the Bauer wins, but the Sherwood gives you more versatility for less money.

The numbers

Weight
360g25g lighter
385g
Price
US$340
US$255US$85 cheaper
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You live and die by quick-release wrist and snap shots
  • You want the widest possible curve selection to fine-tune your shot
  • Weight savings matter more to you than price

Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

  • You want a hybrid kick that handles both wrist shots and slap shots reasonably well
  • Saving roughly $85 USD matters and you are fine with only two curve options
  • You shoot from multiple situations and want one stick that handles most of them

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

Sherwood

Encrypt Pro Willy Styles

Price
$400.00
$254.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
PP28, PP92
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
BlackLine XXV carbon, FeatherLite XT layup
Weight
360g
385g
Level
Elite, Pro
N/A
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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