Pro Blackout vs Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2
These are not the same kind of stick. The Pro Blackout is a low-cost, one-piece carbon player stick for youth and junior skaters, with flexes from 20 to 50 and shaft lengths of 42 to 55 inches. The Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 listing is a pro stock goalie stick (28-inch paddle, P31 curve, left hand) built for playing the puck, not for shooting. Buy the Pro Blackout for a young skater; buy the Hyperlite 2 only if you are a goalie who wants that exact pro stock spec. No current prices were provided for either stick, so compare store prices on Deal.ai before you commit.
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Pro Blackout
4.7Choose the Pro Blackout if you need an affordable, ultra-light one-piece carbon stick for a youth or junior skater in a 20 to 50 flex.
Pros
- Very light for the price, 230 g at 20 flex
- True one-piece carbon construction for solid feel
- Wide flex range covers youth through junior
- 30 day manufacturer's warranty
- Custom namebar and logo available in Canada
Cons
- Only goes up to 50 flex, so no senior options
- Most discount codes do not apply
- Customized sticks cannot be returned
- Some buyers found the underside grip lacking
What separates them
| Pro Blackout | Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Player type | Youth and junior skaters (20-50 flex) | Senior goalies |
| Stick type | One-piece player stick | Goalie stick with paddle |
| Weight | 230 g at 20 flex up to 375 g at 50 flex | 25 g lighter than the previous Hyperlite (weight not stated) |
| Kick point | Low kick for quick release | Hyperlow-kick for fast release on shots |
| Length | 42 to 55 inch shaft depending on flex | 26 inch stick, 28 inch paddle on this pro stock unit |
| Blade and curve | Standard blade, curve not specified | P31 curve, round toe, HyperCore blade with 10% more recoil |
| Grip | Soft-touch tacky grip finish | PentaGrip textured rubber layer |
| Warranty |
Price history
- Pro Blackout: lowest $109.99 on Oct 29 at HockeyStickMan.
- Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2: lowest $175.00 on Oct 29.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Pro Blackout | Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 350 grams | 25 grams lighter than the previous HYPERLITE st… |
| Kick Point | Hybrid | — |
| Carbon Fiber | 24K Toray carbon fiber | — |
| Construction | True one-piece | — |
| Grip | Pro-level tactile grip layered over a tacky gri… | — |
| Warranty | 30 Day Manufacturer's Warranty | — |
| 70 Flex Length | 62" Shaft Length | — |
| 80 Flex Length | 64" Shaft Length | — |
| Carbon technology | — | ACL 2.0 TECHNOLOGY |
| Blade technology | — | HYP2RCORE BLADE TECHNOLOGY |
Questions and answers
- Can a skater use the Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2?
- No. This listing is a goalie stick with a 28-inch paddle and a 26-inch shaft. Skaters need a player stick like the Pro Blackout.
- Which is better for a 10-year-old?
- The Pro Blackout. Its 20 and 30 flex youth sizes are built for young skaters. The Hyperlite 2 is a senior goalie stick.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Pro Blackout carries a 30 day manufacturer's warranty; the Hyperlite 2 listing states none. Pro stock goalie sticks are built for heavy use, but warranty coverage favors the Pro Blackout.
- Is the Hyperlite 2 worth the extra money?
- Only for a goalie who wants this exact pro stock spec. For a skater, the Pro Blackout delivers one-piece carbon at a much lower price.
- Does the Pro Blackout come in senior flex?
- No. It tops out at 50 flex with a 55-inch shaft, so adult players need a different stick.
- What curve does the Hyperlite 2 have?
- This unit has a P31 curve with a round toe and a left-hand shot.
