Bauer has gone above and beyond their original 2X Pro gloves for the 2022 hockey season with the new Hyperlite gloves. This iteration now features Defense Cloud Tech, a DuraCONNEKT palm, a Pro Lite Tex shell, and Nanosense liner, all new to the Vapor line. Some returning tech includes the Shocklite backhand plate and ThermoCore Zero liner. Bauer has been experimenting with combining tech from their other equipment lines, which they have done here to bring you their lightest and most protective Vapor glove yet.

External Material

The Vapor Hyperlite gloves are covered in cable mesh with PU accents, which are standard choices for gloves because of their cut resistance and durability. They also have strong moisture-wicking capabilities, which can help keep you dry while you play. The Pro Lite Tex shell further enhances glove durability and hand protection as the first line of defense.

Finger Design & Protection

The gloves are equipped with a three-piece design in the fingers to keep with Vapor’s signature flexibility and freedom of movement at all angles. The Junior variation uses double-density foam, along with PE shield inserts to help disperse impact force.

Backhand Protection

Bauer combined Vapor’s Shocklite molded backhand plate with their new Defense Cloud Tech (DCT) foam for a 25% increase in protection over the previous 2X Pro. The new foam also keeps with Vapor’s signature lightweight design, with the gloves coming out at 265g.

Thumb Design

The gloves use a simple, two-piece molded Flex thumb, complete with standard foam and plastic inserts. The two-piece design allows for good maneuverability while keeping your thumb in place. Beyond permitting excellent mobility, it also keeps your thumb from hyperextending, which could otherwise cause injury.

Cuff Design

The molded cuff roll has an open design, which offers superior wrist movement. The resulting effect is a cuff that lets you get that extra snap on the puck while providing ultimate protection from slashes and shots.

Palm Material & Gussets

The Junior Hyperlite gloves use a FlexCONNEKT stretch palm, previously seen in the junior Ultrasonic gloves. This palm construction is stretchy and comfortable, in addition to offering an amazing feel and extra durability to the palm area, right where the glove comes in contact with the stick. With the hockey world’s transition toward grippier sticks, it becomes more important for the center of the palm on hockey gloves to be reinforced.

Liner

Coming from the Supreme line is Bauer’s Nanosense liner combined with THERMOCORE Zero. What this blend of technology brings is a soft and cool feel. The liner has also been coated with a sweat and odour-managing treatment to keep the gloves and you fresher for longer.

Sizes & Colors

The Vapor Hyperlite Junior gloves come in sizes 10” and 11” in the following colourways: Black/White, Black, Black/Gold, Black/Orange, Black/Red, Blue, Navy, Navy/Gold, Navy/Red/White, and Red.