Very durable stick, with some excellent features, including the top square toe design, and built in geometry of the shaft handle. Highly recommend.

I've been playing the goalie position for about 10 years now, bouncing between a couple of different sticks, and the Bauer Vapor Flylite is straight up my favorite. As someone who's always prioritized speed in the crease - I'm all about that reactive style, dropping into butterfly fast and staying aggressive on rebounds - this stick feels like it was custom-built for me. I picked up the Sr version with a 25" paddle and standard lie and after a few month of games and practices, I'm hooked. First off, the weight. At just 555 grams, it's a feather compared to my old HyperLite 2 (which was solid but clocked in heavier). That 35g drop makes a difference. The unidirectional carbon shaft with the Quad Air Bridge tech gives it this smooth, direct loading feel, like the puck just snaps off the blade with zero effort. No more fighting the flex on those quick poke checks or rim shots; it's responsive without being twitchy. The hybrid toe is the real MVP here. That squared top edge? Great for scooping pucks off the boards mid-scramble - I've turned so many potential 2-on-1s into clean breakouts because of it. Paired with the Expancel core, it dampens vibrations like crazy so even screened wristers from the slot don't rattle my hands. And the paddle? Lightweight but reinforced with those quadruple stanchions - it's durable enough to block a slapper without denting, yet agile for flipping passes tape-to-tape. Grip-wise, the PentaGrip with the traditional shoulder keeps everything locked in. No slipping and the ergonomics make it feel like an extension of my arm. Definitely pricey. But if you're serious about shaving seconds off your reactions, it's worth it. Durability is ok - I've had to purchase replacements but this is taking a beating with thousands of bullet shots during practices. I don't think any stick would be able to hold up under that type of pressure over time. If you're a mobile goalie who hates feeling weighed down, grab the Flylite. It's not just a stick; it's a crease weapon. Highly recommend.