Bauer Vapor FlyLite Senior Goalie Stick
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Editor's Full Product Review
"The Bauer Vapor FLYLITE goalie stick is a refined, high-performance evolution of an already best-selling line. It builds on the strengths of the HyperLite 2 with a more responsive paddle, better puck-handling features, and improved shaft durability — all while keeping weight competitive."
Intro/New Features
The Bauer FlyLite line has made its debut as the newest addition to the Vapor family. With the new FlyLite goal stick, we see technologies such as a UD Carbon short shaft, a Hybrid toe design, Textreme construction, and PentaGrip handle all while only weighing 555g at the Senior level.
Shaft Construction
The shaft on the Vapor FlyLite is made with UD carbon, which provides exceptional strength and stiffness while keeping the overall weight of the stick low. The unidirectional nature of the carbon fibres provide targeted reinforcement in strategic areas of the stick for increased durability. UD carbon also enhances the responsiveness and energy transfer, making it easier and more efficient to pass or shoot when needed.
Paddle Construction
Following past Vapor stick constructions, the paddle on the FlyLite uses a Textreme carbon weave construction in addition to a new Quad Air Bridge based off of technology in. With the successes of the Proto and Hyperlite 2 goal stick, the FlyLite now uses an upgraded version of the Tri-Bridge Air Paddle. The new construction utilizes a quadruple-stanchion to further reinforce the paddle while additionally reducing the overall weight of the stick.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The blade is constructed with an ExpanCel core which provides a lighter weight, greater durability, and an overall optimized feel when handling the puck. A new feature in this year's Bauer Vapor goalie stick line is the addition of the hybrid toe with Textreme. The hybrid toe is a redesigned toe that features a square shape at the top of the blade to help stop board rims, while the bottom of the blade is rounded to help goalies pull the puck off the boards and make plays with the puck.
Graphics
The graphics on the FlyLite goalie stick are redesigned from the previous HyperLite2 stick graphics. The shaft of the stick has a new modern look and feel to it, with the colors extending throughout the shaft. Bauer also added a new accent with a “FlyLite” logo on the shaft. The paddle features the traditional Bauer and Vapor logo on either side of the paddle.
Grip
The FlyLite utilizes a Pentagrip grip and geometry between the paddle and the shaft for a more ergonomic and natural shape. This optimized grip is textured with an asymmetrical pentagonal shape over the shaft and on the front side, where the goalie would hold the stick. That way, the goalie can hold the stick more naturally while holding more of the stick in their hand.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The Bauer Vapor FlyLite Senior Goalie Stick is available in Blue, White/Silver, Black, Red, Navy, and Sport Gold. This goalie stick also comes in paddle lengths 24”-27” in both left and right hands with a P31 curve.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Paddle Construction | Textreme Construction | Quad Air Bridge |
| Shaft Construction | UD Carbon 28" Short Shaft |
| Blade Construction | Hybrid Toe Textreme w/ ExpanCel Core |
| Length | 24", 25", 26", 27" |
| Grip | Pentagrip |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Weight | 555g (SR) |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
