Bauer Vapor X4 Intermediate Hockey Stick
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Intro & New Features
Designed for performance-level players, the Bauer Vapor X4 Hockey Stick pairs elite-level technology with lightweight materials for quicker reactions. Featuring ENERGY CORE 2 BLADE TECHNOLOGY and XE Taper for quick playmaking and faster puck release. Take your game to the next level.
Stick Flex Profile
This stick uses a low kick point. Low kick points bend closer to the hosel for a quicker and whippier feel. The flex profile allows you to lean into your shots easily and helps create faster energy transfer into the blade.
Shaft Construction & Stiffness
Bauer used their high-performance mold and UD carbon which provides a balanced energy transfer through the entire stick, from shaft to blade. This gives you a true one-piece feel enhancing the overall performance of the stick to improve your shooting, passing, and stick handling.
Blade Construction
The weight of the blade was decreased by using 15K carbon fiber in the blade and increasing the carbon content of the stick for added strength. The energy core 2 blade is integrated with dual fiberglass bridges and a stiff lightweight foam. This creates a pop of the blade that will give you more confidence on those quick shots.
Grip
The Bauer Vapor X4 comes with a tacky grip finish. This helps players keep control of their sticks for passing, shooting, and stick handling.
Blade Patterns, Flex & Stick Length
The Bauer Vapor X4 Intermediate Hockey Stick comes in the following blade patterns: P28, P92, P88.
P92 is the best blade pattern for all-around play, with a mid-curve style. It is great at handling the puck in small spaces, including face-offs.
P28 is a much more aggressive stick pattern, used often by elite players. This blade curve specializes in quick and accurate shots, but it can be a bit difficult to get used to since it is also very good raising the puck.
P88 is a relatively traditional curve. A popular choice in the past, it excels greatly in stickhandling, quick wrist shots, and controlling snap shots.
65 Flex (P92, P28, P88), L/R
55 Flex (P92, P28, P88), L/R
Hockey Player Stick Sizing & Information Guide
Selecting the right stick for you.
When it comes to sizing a Hockey Stick, the length tends to be a preference. Sticks come in Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Youth lengths with corresponding flex options. You will need to consider your weight and height or the person you are buying for in order to choose the correct size. Intermediate, Junior, and Youth hockey sticks will have smaller shaft dimensions, making them easier for young players to hold and control.
A stick can always be cut down in length, and will usually be cut down for kids. However, selecting a hockey stock too long in length or the wrong flex can hinder performance. For kids, junior, intermediate and senior all come in roughly standards length. In some cases, each Junior flex will be a different length of stick. Look at each and compare the height of the player you are buying for.
Flex can be tricky to pick as every hockey player is different and has their own preference. You can think of flex numbers as pounds of force. Having too stiff or too whippy a stick can hinder performance in their own ways.
Personalizing your stick length.
As mentioned before, length is very much personal preference. To determine a benchmark height, stand with your shoes off and the stick against your body with the toe on the ground. As a general rule of thumb we recommend sticks to come up to between your mouth and nose. For kids, or players who are still growing, the maximum height we recommend is eye level.
Mark the shaft of the stick where the height is desired and cut it down to length. Make sure to re-insert the plug from the top to prevent an open composite end at the top of your stick.
When cutting a stick down, keep in mind that the shorter you cut a stick, the stiffer it becomes. As a general rule, a stick increases 3% in stiffness for every inch cut off. If you are unsure how much you want to cut off, take the least amount first so that you can always cut more if necessary. Cutting the stick multiple times will not affect the sticks construction.
Information to Consider
Flex Options
Players want to be able to fully flex the stick. If a stick is too soft, the resulting shot will be inaccurate and weak. If a stick is too stiff, there will be no power behind the shot. Think of the flex number as pounds of force. This is the number of pounds that need to be put into the stick to fully flex it.
Curve Options
In most cases, sticks are offered in multiple blade curve pattern options. Please refer to our blade pattern charts for more information regarding the patterns available.
Kick Point Options
A Mid-kick stick will have a stiffer taper so that it flexes more in the middle of the shaft. These sticks have a longer loading time but offer a more powerful shot, perfect for players taking a lot of slap shots.
A Low-kick stick will have a stiffer middle of the shaft and softer taper so that it flexes at the bottom of the shaft closer to the blade. These sticks will have a much quicker release perfect for quick snap shots and writs shots.
