Bauer Vapor Flylite Junior Hockey Stick – 40 Flex

XE Taper
The XE Taper is another huge new feature. You’ll notice that the taper is much thinner and has rounded edges along the top and bottom of the shaft. This elliptical geometry has been adopted from Easton technology. We knew this would happen eventually and the future is now.

Stiffer Hosel
The XE Taper serves a few different purposes. First, the thinner profile requires less material to construct which reduces weight. Second, the stiff lower hosel prevents torsional flex when shooting to keep the blade face square to target. A secondary benefit from this design is that there is no need to add additional carbon layering in the lower hosel to achieve this. The geometry alone is enough to secure the shaft.

Softened Sweet Spot
The middle portion of the taper is slightly softer than previous Vapor models which amplifies the incredible load and release system. The recoil is terrific and this is the fastest release we’ve seen in a Vapor stick.

Asymmetrical TeXtreme
Another tweak to the stick is the asymmetrical texturing along the shaft of the stick. Bauer moved from square to rectangular shaped TeXtreme to improve energy transfer when shooting.

Improved Blade Durability
Lastly, Bauer has taken a big step to improve the durability of the blade by increasing the blade thickness. The same core and construction have been used, but the weight reduction throughout the rest of the stick allowed Bauer to beef up the blade without changing the way the blade performs or feels.

Stick Flex Profile
True low kick point profile with XE Taper technology for quicker loading and enhanced recoil.

Shaft Construction
Bauer’s pro level monocomp shaft construction technology. True one-piece construction and feel. Advanced carbon layering throughout.

Blade Construction/Stiffness
Advanced carbon layering throughout. Aero-Sense 2 blade core. PureShot extra stiff blade profile. Thicker construction for improved durability.

Graphics
The entire Vapor line went for big bold graphics this season. Familiar Vapor red and silver two one colour scheme with a colour pop of highlights throughout that call out the multitude of technologies built into the stick.

Blade Patterns/Flex/Lengths
40 Flex (P92, P88, P28), L/R – 52”