Overview
The Bauer Vapor 1X Grip Hockey Stick is the premier model in the new Vapor Line. This 1X features all of Bauer's premier technologies and materials, including a completely redesigned QRT Taper that loads 20% faster and recoils 28% faster than the previous APX2. Translation: the Vapor 1X's innovative taper offers the quickest shot release from Bauer to date.
Not only did the taper get a significant and noticeable upgrade from the previous APX2, but the new Aero-Sense II blade core gives the 1X an unbelievably balanced feel by being directly integrated into the outer layer of the TeXtreme™ carbon fiber. This addition Sense Layer prevents chipping/cracking, it prevents premature blade breakdown and it provides excellent puck feel from heel to toe.
The Vapor 1X stick also comes with Bauer's exclusive TeXtreme™ carbon fiber with an eLASTech Resin system that isn't found on any other Vapor stick. TeXtreme™ carbon is not only 20% lighter than traditional carbon, it's also 20% stronger too. Combine that with eLASTech Resin that keeps the 1X feeling newer, longer while simultaneously preventing micro-fractures from forming; this top of line twig boasts some of the best durability around.
- Heritage: Vapor APX2 / APX
- Level of Play Guideline: Elite
- Construction: True One-Piece
- Shaft Dimensions: Rounded Corners / Double Concave Sidewalls
- Flex Point: Low kick
- Weight: 429 grams (based on a P92 curve, 87 flex)
Specifications
- Construction:
- Lightweight TeXtreme® Construction
- Exclusive carbon fiber to Bauer Hockey
- TeXtreme® is 20% lighter and manages impact stresses 20% better than traditional carbon fiber
- Monocomp Technology
- True one-piece compression molding process, eliminates "fusion" or connection point between shaft and blade
- Gives players the an unreal responsive and consistent feel from top to bottom
- Best process available for a lightweight and balance hockey stick
- eLASTech Technology
- Proprietary resin with carbon nanotubes reinforcements and tougheners that provide a 56% increase in strength compared to standard resin
- Extends the life of the stick by helping to keep micro-fractures from growing and spreading
- Extends the pop life of the stick; keeping it feeling newer, longer
- Lightweight TeXtreme® Construction
- Geometry:
- Contoured - Rounded Corners and Double Concave Sidewalls
- Micro Feel II Shaft
- Allows the stick to sit comfortably in your hands, resulting in better puck handling and improved control
- Flex Profile:
- Quick Release Taper Technology (QRT Technology)
- First new taper in the Vapor Line since the classic X:60 debuted the Intelli-Sense Shot Technology
- Offers the quickest loading process and the quickest releasing process to date from Bauer
- Grip:
- Grip stick finish
- Blade:
- Aero-Sense II Core
- Aerospace-grade material integrated directly into the outer layer of carbon fiber
- Much lighter and more effective than the previous Sense Layer in the APX2
- Increases puck feel plus it prevents chipping, cracking and premature blade breakdown
- Exclusive and Bauer's premium TeXtreme™ carbon fiber
- Pure Shot Blade Profile
- Extra reinforced connection point of the blade and the shaft
- Increases accuracy and blade control by preventing the blade from opening up or twisting on big shots
- Increases durability with the additional material in place
- Flex:
- 77, 87, 95 and 102
- Length:
- 60"