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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs Warrior Alpha LX3

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Alpha LX3
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and built for pure release speed, but the Alpha LX3 is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex selection for players who need an in-between option. If budget matters and you want a capable hybrid kick stick without spending top dollar, the LX3 makes a strong case.

The numbers

Weight
360g39g lighter
399g
Price
US$340
US$210US$130 cheaper
Curves
5 options1 more
4 options
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the lightest possible stick and release speed is your top priority
  • You shoot off the rush or in tight, where quick-release matters most
  • You have the budget and want Bauer's best Vapor technology

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3

  • You want to save roughly $130 USD without dropping to a mid-tier stick
  • You need a flex that isn't offered in the Vapor line, like 55, 63, or 95
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point for a balance of wrist shot feel and slap shot pop

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

Warrior

Alpha LX3

Price
$400.00
$209.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 63, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
W03, W28, W88, W90TM
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Minimus 6 Carbon Fiber
Weight
360g
399g
Level
Elite, Pro
Elite, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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