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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs Warrior Novium 2

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

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and built for pure release speed, while the Novium 2 is way more affordable and gives you a much wider flex range with a mid kick for driving power behind your shot. If price and shot power matter more than weight, the Novium 2 is the easier choice for most players.

The numbers

Weight
360g57g lighter
417g
Price
US$340
US$210US$130 cheaper
Curves
5 options
5 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the fastest possible release on quick shots around the net
  • Weight matters to you and 57g lighter is something you will actually feel
  • You already know low kick works for your shooting style

Pick the Warrior Novium 2

  • You want elite-level carbon at roughly half the price
  • Your shot gets more out of loading through the mid shaft for full power drives
  • You need a lower flex option like 40 or 55 that the HyperLite 2 does not offer

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

Warrior

Novium 2

Price
$400.00
$209.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
W03, W28, W88, W90TM, M03
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Minimus 25 Carbon
Weight
360g
417g
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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