Bauer Vapor Sticks - Low Kick (2024)

FAQs

Which Bauer stick has a low kick point? ›

The Bauer Vapor HyperLite Stick raises the bar once again for featherlight low kick sticks in terms of durability, quick release and playability.

A stick with a low kick point is designed to provide a quick release and a fast shot. With a low kick point, the stick's flex point is closer to the blade, allowing players to get the puck off their stick quickly. This type of stick is perfect for players who take a lot of wrist shots and snap shots.

The low kick point design is particularly advantageous for players who rely on quick-release shots, such as wrist shots and snap shots.

It's generally accepted that lower kick point is more geared towards a quick release while a higher kick is for power, mid-kick being the happy medium. Realistically, in most amateur players won't notice a huge difference, but again, go to your local store and try all three options.

Low Kick Profile

This means the stick is designed to bend closer to the hosel rather than around the middle of the shaft like in a mid kick. Something much of our team noticed when shooting with the AG5NT is the slightly stiffer feel.

Sticks with a low kick point or thin, flexible geometries near the blade are more susceptible to breakage due to concentrated stress areas. Sticks with higher kick points distribute force more evenly, reducing the risk of breakage.

LOW-KICK POINT. A Low-kick point stick is designed for the player who is looking for a quick release wrist and snap shots Low-kick sticks compress and load in the tapered area of the stick and is meant to get the puck on net as fast as possible and usually when you are within a close vicinity of the net.

Similar to previous Vapor sticks, the Hyperlite 2 has a low kick point.

The ideal location is a few inches above your opponent's knee. Keep your grounded leg slightly bent so you stay loose. Some kick boxers also aim for their opponent's shins, but this wouldn't be as effective as a solid hit to the thigh. You also risk hurting your leg if you make contact with your opponent's shin.

What is a low kick hockey stick? ›

A stick with a low kick point is designed to flex at the bottom of the shaft, features a very quick shot release, and doesn't generate as much raw shot power as other stick designs. Generally speaking, this stick is best for players (usually forwards) who value quick wrist shots over powerful slap shots.

Similar to all of the previous NEXUS sticks, the Sling is a Mid Kick stick.

Mid Kick Point

The Nexus series is Bauer's mid kick line, meaning the kick point is closer to the centre of the shaft.

Mid Kick Point

Some examples of mid-kick point stick lines out there are the Twig Rogue, CCM Tacks, Warrior Novium, True Catalyst, and Bauer Supreme and Nexus.