Bauer Vapor X3 Senior Hockey Stick
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Intro & New Features
As a performance-level player, improve your shots and stickhandling skills with the Bauer Vapor X3 Senior Hockey Stick. With upgraded technologies such as ENERGY CORE 1 BLADE and XE Taper, experience increased blade pop and faster puck release. Gain confidence in making quick plays in any situation with this top-notch stick.
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
UD carbon material is created into the shaft, giving players a reliable and durable shaft. The technology makes the shaft lightweight and incredibly strong. Additionally, the rounded corners provides players with a better feel in their hands, when holding onto their sticks.
Blade Construction
The blade is made up of UD carbon fiber which provides the stick with a reliable and durable blade. The carbon fiber is designed to keep the blade intact for longer, preventing any cracks or breaking frequently.
Grip
The Bauer Vapor X3 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 X3 Senior Hockey Stick is available in 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 difficult to get used to since it is also very good at 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.
87 Flex (P28, P92, P88), L/R
77 Flex (P28, P92, 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.
