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Overview

The Bauer Vapor APX 2 Hockey Stick is the flagship model in the Bauer Vapor Stick Line. This APX 2 turns back the clock to offer a completely redesigned blade that has a similar construction and feel to the classic X60 stick, and is much improved from the previous APX blade. Setting this stick above the rest, the APX2 utilizes unique features such as the TeXtreme Carbon Fiber, Monocomp construction and eLAStech Technology.

Vapor's signature flex profile is known as the Intelli-Sense Technology. This changing dual kick point system gives players the optimal kick point based on the type of shot they are taking and where their lower hand is located. For quick wrist and snap shots, the APX 2 provides a lightning quick shot release. For big slap shots and one timers, the softened upper handle (where the upper hand is placed) will create a secondary kick point so that the stick can be "bowed" out and really loaded up, resulting in a powerful shot.

The significant change from the previous APX stick to this APX 2 is the complete redesign in the blade. Bauer really focused their research on improving this portion of the stick and it truly shows. The Bauer APX2 stick features the all-new Aero-Sense Blade Core that will have a much more similar feel to the classic X60 rather than the APX. This new single-density blade core is made of a high-grade foam that vastly improves puck feel and puck reception. There is an additional "Sense" layer that wraps the entire blade which also boosts puck feel and puck reception while helping to prevent chipping, cracking and premature blade breakdown.

The outstanding carry-over features from the APX include the eLASTech Technology, TeXtreme Carbon System and the Monocomp Construction process. The eLASTech Technology reinforces the TeXtreme carbon fibers with micro nanotubes, helping to prevent cracks from slashes growing as well as extending the pop life of the stick. The Monocomp Construction process is one of the best in the industry, providing an extremely consistent feel and feel from top to bottom.

  • Heritage: Vapor APX
  • Level of Play Guideline: Elite
  • Construction: True One-Piece
  • Shaft Dimensions: Rounded Corners / Double Concave Sidewalls
  • Flex Point: Low kick
  • Weight: 404 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
  • 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:
    • Vapor Premier Dual Taper
      • A secondary taper is engineered along the top & bottom of the shaft
      • Increases puck control and shot accuracy due to improved strength and torsional resistance
    • Intelli-Sense Shot Technology
      • Provides changing dual kick points
        • Traditional low kick point in the hosel for a deadly quick shot release
        • Softened handle (where the upper hand is located) allows players to load a large amount of energy for powerful slap shots and one timers
  • Grip:  Clear stick finish
  • Blade:
    • 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
    • Aero Sense Blade Core
      • The new additional "Sense" layer wraps the entirety of the blade
        • Increases puck feel or "sense" and helps to prevent chipping, cracking and premature blade breakdown
      • Polymer-based material from the aerospace industry that gives the blade a high strength to weight ratio for better balance
        • Offers a stiffer and more responsive touch than other Bauer cores, which is ideal for a quick shot release
      • Similar to the classic X60 blade with top notch puck feel and puck handling properties
  • Flex: 77, 87, and 102
  • Length: 60"

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Customer Reviews

Previous Feedback  

Comments: This is the best stick I've owned to date, good durability, action etc. However, I do agree with the comments that this is not a smart stick. But they are wrong in the sense that practically all sticks do the "intellisense" technology that bauer speaks of. Thknk about it, the stick will flex below the bottom hand, lower it goes, the lower the flex POINT will be. However, since the debut of the 1x I would recommend going for that because the taper that they are using will garentee a low kick point, it's just science. Great stick, can't wait to get the 1x.
From: Tyler, Kalamazoo, MI

Comments: Good but not great stick. I switched from the Total One, and though I felt my wrist shot was better with this stick, it wasn't enough for me not to switch back.

It also did not last as long as my Total One stick. I was almost relieved when it broke as then I was done with the stick.

From: Don, San Diego, CA

Comments: IW, your customer service is perfect. You deliver next day for "ground shipping" whereas
hockeygiant & hockeymonkey take 7 full business days to come from their warehouses
in Corona or Carlsbad. Ridiculous. Now that that's outta the way...

I'm so disappointed in this stick. But it's just my taste. I used a 75 flex TotalOne prior
which lasted me from its release years ago til now amazingly somehow. Which is crazy
because I typically go thru sticks every 8 weeks or so. My TO was a cannon on roids.
My wrister was almost invisible from the power of it. But my shiny new 77 flex APX2?
practically useless... For me at least. I had heard from friends that the APX2 was the
perfect twig and I should switch but that turned around to bite me. The Intelli-sense flex
points that Bauer markets is such BS; I thought it would be the best of both worlds since
it changes flex points, but in retrospect, I have no idea why I believed in that marketing
hype. There's only one kick point. It's not a smart-stick that can decide what flex to use
and when to use it. Yeah it is excellent for getting the puck up fast and no-windup one
timers aren't bad either, but there's just zero power. I'm not bashing Bauer's products,
because I think the TotalOne is the best stick ever, I'm just bashing their marketing
because of how misleading it is. If you're on the fence about the APX2 or NXG, stick to
the heritage you used before. Or else you're wasting 260 bucks. Hope this helps
someone make the right choice.
From: Aaron, Los Angeles, CA