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Bauer Vapor Flylite Hockey Stick Review

Bauer has revived a classic name in the new Vapor Flylite hockey stick, featuring both returning and newer tech from Bauer's innovation Twitch stick. We’ll take a quick...

Katie Lakusta 4 min read
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Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Goal Stick Review

Explore our full review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie stick, covering new features like the Hybrid Toe,...

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Jonathan Holloway
5 min
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Bauer Vapor FLYLITE Leg Pads, Catcher, and Blocker Review

Explore our in-depth review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie gear, covering key updates to the pads, glove,...

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Jonathan Holloway
9 min
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Bauer SV-Pro Leg Pads, Catcher, and Blocker Review

Explore our in-depth review of the Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie gear, covering key updates to the pads, glove,...

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Jonathan Holloway
7 min
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The New Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2 Stick: An In-Depth Gear Review

In this review, we explore the features of the reimagined Bauer Vapor Hyperlite 2, a stick that promises...

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Mike Ball
4 min
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Glove Review

If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like...

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Katie Lakusta
2 min
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Protectives Review

If your style is more evasion and less on power, then the Hyperlite gear is the perfect set...

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Katie Lakusta
3 min
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Bauer HyperLite Helmet Review

The Bauer HyperLite helmet will keep you feeling light, fast, and strong from the beginning of the game...

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Mac Colasimone
2 min
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Bauer Vapor HyperLite Stick Review

I was fortunate enough to try it out and I couldn’t get over the response and pop I...

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Chad Purdy
3 min
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Bauer Vapor 3X Leg Pads Review

With the release of all the impressive new technologies and features in the Hyperlite pad, the midline 3X...

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Chad Purdy
4 min
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Bauer Vapor 3X Catcher & Blocker Review

One thing that Bauer has done a great job of in recent years is translating the features and...

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Chad Purdy
4 min
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Leg Pad Review: Vapor adds Stabiliflex

New for 2021, the Hyperlite pads bring modern technology and innovations to a soft, flexible pad. The new...

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Cedric Hastings
3 min
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Bauer Vapor Hyperlite Goalie Stick Review

DURABILITY + GRIP + CONTROL = THE BEST BAUER GOALIE STICK EVER MADE. Traditionally, the Vapor line of...

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Chad Purdy
2 min