Bauer Vapor 3X Junior Goalie Stick - Source Exclusive
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The Bauer Vapor 3X Junior Goalie Stick brings many high-end technologies to a second price point stick. The Vapor 3X goal stick combines new technology and design to create a high-performing stick in a lightweight construction.
Shaft Construction
The Shaft of the 3X features a carbon construction that is lightweight and strong, while improving the overall balance of the stick. The 3X also features a shorter shaft that allows for easy and seamless puck handling.
Paddle Construction
The paddle is constructed of a carbon wrap, with ExpandCel technology which is used to create a more durable and lightweight stick. While it doesn't have the same Ergo technology as the Supreme line, the paddle also features a concave design to help control rebounds.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
Just like the paddle, the blade also uses an ExpandCel construction with a carbon wrap. One of the new features we haven’t seen from Bauer before is a rounded toe on their P31 curve.
Graphics
The 3X features all-new graphics that allows the carbon colour to be the main colour of the stick. These new graphics have a modern look, while saving weight of a fully painted stick. The 3X is available in silver/black, along with red, blue, and black variations.
Grip
The handle of the 3X is coated in a tacky-grip texture, a popular grip that has been on past Bauer sticks. This grip material gives goalies excellent grip and control, even with wet gloves.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The 3X Source Exclusive Goalie Stick is an all black colorway, exclusive to Source for Sports. The 3X is offered in 3 intermediate sizes of 21" and 22”. The popular P31 will be the only curve offered; upgraded with a round toe this year. Increasing in popularity, a round toe is more conducive to puck handling.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Performance |
| Shaft Construction | Carbon Construction w/ Shorter Shaft |
| Paddle Construction | Expancel Construction |
| Blade Construction | Round Toe w/ Expancel Construction |
| Length | 21”, 22" |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Customizable | No |
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.
