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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs Warrior Novium 2 SP

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Novium 2 SP
Warrior$129.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter and has a much wider curve selection, but the Novium 2 SP is way more affordable and gives you a stronger mid-kick feel for loading up on shots. Most players will feel the 91g weight difference and the $210 USD price gap pretty clearly.

The numbers

Weight
360g91g lighter
451g
Price
US$340
US$130US$210 cheaper
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You want the fastest possible release for quick shots in tight spaces
  • You rely on wrist shots and snap shots more than slap shots or one-timers
  • You shoot with P92, P28, or P88 curves and want elite-level materials

Pick the Warrior Novium 2 SP

  • You want a one-piece stick with solid construction without spending $340 USD
  • You prefer a mid kick for more powerful, loaded-up shots
  • You are still growing into your game and want a wide flex range to experiment with

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

Warrior

Novium 2 SP

Price
$400.00
$129.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2023
2025
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
30, 40, 50, 55, 75
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
Uni-directional Minimus Carbon
Weight
360g
451g
Level
Elite, Pro
Performance, Intermediate
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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