Bauer Sticks

Bauer has been manufacturing hockey equipment for 80 years. It began in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada in 1927. The Western Shoe company, owned by the Bauer family, began to manufacture skates. Their first major seller was the Bauer Supreme. This skate, unlike its predecessors, had the blade attached to the boot.

The company grew from there, buying rivals and expanding its line of sports equipment. They gained celebrity endorsements along the way. Bobby Hull was to be the first to endorse openly the use of Bauer skates. By the time Nike bought out Bauer’s parent company, Canstar in 1994-1995, Bauer sticks were as much a part of the inventory as Bauer skates. In 1999, the company officially became known as Nike-Bauer.

To many, the Bauer hockey stick stands for quality. Eric Lindros, Marc Savard, Samsonov, Ryder, Scott Niedermayer, Evegeni Malkin, S. Gagne and Eric Cole all use Bauer hockey sticks. The company manufactures Bauer Vapor hockey sticks as well as the Bauer One90 stick, the Bauer Endure hockey stick and the Nike-Bauer Apollo hockey stick.

If you are a beginner, the best options are the Bauer One60 and One40. They are affordable wood hockey sticks. A Bauer intermediate hockey stick is the Apollo. Senior players may want to try Bauer's composite hockey sticks like the Bauer Endure Senior hockey stick. Someone looking for more power might opt for the Bauer Supreme One90.

One of Bauer's premier hockey sticks, the popular Bauer Supreme One90. Available in all four lengths a square double concave shaft defines its Bauer stick shape. It, like many Bauer hockey sticks, has a thirty day limited warranty. The more aggressive players and professionals like Eric Lindros use this stick. It promises and delivers both power and reliability.

The Bauer Vapor XXX Lite is the lightest composite hockey stick that Bauer produces weighing in at 430 grams. Bauer Vapor hockey sticks offer a balanced sense. This grants players increased control over the puck. Models include the Vapor XXX Lite, the Vapor XX, and the Vapor VIII. There is a variety in size making it easy to select a model appropriate to own size and style.

Bauer Vapor sticks are composites. In 2004, they were advertised as the lightest stick on the market, weighing on 455 grams. The design of the Bauer Vapor hockey stick increases swing speed, provides amplified dexterity and perfect balance. The series lives up to its intent – easy handling of the puck and fast shots. One particular Bauer ice hockey stick complaint, however, relates to the Vapor. While light and flexible, it is not always durable. Still, for a good hockey stick, Bauer is one of the best on the market.