Bauer Fit Experts
Our Fit Experts are available Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm EST.
You can also call us at 833-897-9942 or email dtc@bauer.com
HYPERLITE STICK FAQ:
- When does the new Hyperlite launch?
- It was launched for My Bauer Custom orders on June 4th and will be available at retail starting July 30th.
- How much does the new Hyperlite weigh?
- The Senior Hyperlite weighs 385 g (based off of 87 flex)
- When will the My Bauer Custom Hyperlite be available in custom colors?
- My Bauer Hyperlite will be available in custom colors starting July 23rd.
- What are the key upgrades from the Flylite to the Hyperlite?
- Key upgrades on Hyperlite are reduced weight, improved balance and quicker release all while improving durability through the new Hypercore blade and optimized carbon fiber layup.
MEET THE EXPERTS
When you contact us with a question, you can trust that we’ve put an expert on the line. Our Fit Experts are waiting to answer any question you may have about our products and fitting-related issues. (They can also tell you who the starting goalie was on the 1982 Boston Bruins.) Here’s a little more about them.
MIKE
- How many years have you been in hockey?
- 40 years! I’ve been a player, coach, and parent. And for the past 6+ years, it’s been my day-to-day career. As they say, love what you do and you’ll NEVER work a day in your life.
- How long have you been a Bauer fit expert?
- I’ve been a Fit Expert since we formed the group in July 2018. Like all great hockey teams, we’ve evolved into a highly efficient squad. Brent and I feed off each other well as we’re both goalies and understand that we need to be on our game every day. We’re constantly gaining new product knowledge and information to share with customers.
- Your favorite NHL team?
- I’m from Boston so, no question, it’s the Boston Bruins. I’m thrilled I had the chance to see them win a Cup, although they should have won in 2013 and 2019 too. Talking about this still hurts.
- Your all-time favorite NHL player?
- Currently my favorite player has to be David Pastrnak because he has the most personality mixed with talent. My favorite goalie right now is Andrei Vasilevskiy. He’s amazing to watch and comes up with saves you didn’t think humanly possible. My all-time favorite has to be Patrick Roy.
- What’s your favorite thing about being a Bauer Fit Expert?
- Gee, what’s not to love about going to work and talking hockey and gear? Ha! Honestly, I will have to say the gratitude we get from customers is amazing. I’ve received cards thanking me for giving them the advice that helped their kid be more comfortable in the gear and in turn help their game. This is what I LOVE the most about being a Bauer Fit Expert!
- Do you have a child in the game?
- My daughter is blessed enough to play Division 1 NCAA Woman’s Ice Hockey at Boston College. She had a great first year having led all freshman in blocked shots and 7 th in Hockey East. The team finished the regular season ranked number two in Hockey East and made the Elite 8 in the NCAA Woman’s Ice Hockey Tournament. It was refreshing to see them play pretty much every weekend from November to March. We all look forward to actually going to live games and watching them compete next season for the first time in person while in college.
- How much coaching do you do?
- I started ITZ Goaltending in 2011 and now have well over 40 students ranging from 8 to 25 years of age. I’ve also been fortunate to be the goalie coach for the East Coast Wizards organization out of Bedford, MA as well as the Haverhill Pentucket Youth Hockey organization. In 2012-2015, I was the goalie coach for the Salem State University Men’s Team, were I have had the privilege to coach an All-American goalie and two honorable mention goalies in NCAA Division III. I continue to coach goalies in both private and small group classes out of Haverhill, Massachusetts.
BRENT
- How many years have you been in hockey?
- I’ve been playing hockey for almost 36 years and I’ve been in the hockey equipment industry for 20 years.
- How long have you been a Bauer Fit Expert?
- Between the Own the Moment store in Burlington, MA and working for Bauer Direct To Consumer, it’s been 4-and-a- half years.
- Your favorite NHL team?
- I grew up an Edmonton Oilers fan.
- Your all-time favorite NHL player?
- Wayne Gretzky.
- What’s your favorite thing about being a Bauer Fit Expert?
- I love working with players to find the best fit and model equipment to help improve their game.
- Tell us about your OHL playing experience?
- I was a late round pick in the 1996 OHL draft and spent half a season as a backup goalie.
Answers to your most common questions
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- What is the difference between the Vapor, Supreme and Nexus lines of sticks?
The Vapor is our low kickpoint, stiff blade core designed for quick release shooting. The Supreme is a high kickpoint, soft blade core designed for loading up heavier slap and snap shots. The Nexus our mid kickpoint medium stiff blade core designed for all around play and accuracy.
- If I cut my stick, how much will it change the flex?
For every inch you cut your stick, you change the flex by a factor of 3. For example if you cut a 50 flex junior stick one inch, it will become a 53 flex.
- What does the M mean on the P92M curve?
The M stands for Max Height. It’s the same pattern as the P92 but with additional material on top of the blade to help better control the puck on rough ice and have more surface area for deflections and faceoffs.
- What is the difference between the Vapor, Supreme and Nexus lines of sticks?
- Schlittschuhe
- How does the new skate fit system compare to the traditional D/EE skate sizing?
Fit 1 is low volume and will fit similar to Vapor D width, Fit 2 is medium volume and will fit similar to a Supreme D width, Fit 3 is high volume and will fit similar to the volume/depth of a Nexus with the width of a Supreme EE.
- What is the largest stock skate size available?
Largest stock skate available is a size 12, anything larger would be available as a custom order only. Please note that custom skate orders are only available on our top end model skates and must be ordered through an authorized Bauer retailer using our 3D Foot Scanner.
- How do Bauer skates fit relative to shoe size?
On average Bauer skates will fit 1,5 sizes smaller than US men’s shoe size. Please note that other factors such as the overall profile of your foot, including width and depth, along with how snug you like to wear your skates will be key to knowing what model, size and fit will be best for you. You can refer to our “Find Your Recommended Skate Fit” guide on each of our skate model pages or ask one of our Fit Experts for additional help.
- How does the new skate fit system compare to the traditional D/EE skate sizing?
- Goal
- How does your S, M, L, XL pad sizing compare to the more traditional goal pad sizing?
Use sizing chart attached
- What is Cortech?
Cortech is the skin used on our pro model goal pads that allows you to slide quicker on the ice and makes pucks come off the pad faster for improved rebound control.
- What style of play are the Supreme and Vapor goal lines designed for?
While any style goalie can use whichever line they feel most comfortable with, the Vapor is designed for the more athletic and agile style goaltender, while the Supreme is designed for the more positional, blocking style goaltender.
- How does your S, M, L, XL pad sizing compare to the more traditional goal pad sizing?
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