Hyperlite protective is a dumpster fire
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Snap shot review of the Hyperlite protective, gloves, elbows, pants and shoulders. Bauer really missed the boat on this gear release and the quality has suffered. I give the full honest run down and give you my thoughts on what gear to get if you need the lightest and most mobile protective instead.
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I have been a big bauer fan for years but replaced a lot of my bauer gear in the last month with ccm tacks equipment due to all this quality and fitting aspects. bauer should change priorities. 1st = quality, 2nd= quality, 3rd = invest in marketing and influencers.
You’re so right! They have it back wards
Does it have the d30 in it, because that stuff has gotten me out of some crazy hits, and shots, and it is comfortable
@@sendyboi7028 i havent seen d3o on bauer gear yet - only ccm
This is interesting because I have the hyper lite gloves, skates and stick and love them all. I had tried ccm products prior to and found their gear was terrible. Sticks broke easily, gloves fell apart and my skates started wearing out at the ankles which I’ve never seen before. I made the switch back to Bauer and have been happy so far however I don’t have all of the hyperlite gear.
@@benstandish8055 very subjective indeed
Gosh dang I love a thorough honest review!
Glad :)
Thanks for making this video. You saved me a lot of trouble. I was essentially looking to update all my equipment. I went with the Hyperlite shin guards, but everything else I stuck with the 2X and 3X line. *fist bump*
Good stuff!
I think the shin guards are the best part of the Hyperlite line at this point.
@@joshcaffrey9101 yeah only part unfortunately
I’m just getting back into playing hockey after 12 years of not playing, and I’m loving your honest reviews. When I started looking up gear since my bag from high school is in a storage unit across the state in Montrose, all of these videos including yours started popping up, and in every other video everyone is just promoting the best most expensive gear and saying how awesome it is, and how great these flex sticks are blah, blah, blah.
I played from 1994-95 in my first real league when I was 4-5yo up until 2008 when I left high school and always used used equipment. I remember playing against rich people and their teams with all the fancy new gear, and I’m still to this day a strong believer that skill outweighs expensive gear, but expensive gear could possibly give a skilled player a bigger edge.
This video is exactly that because I recently just bought an entire bag off a guy who was older and taller than me for only $50 ( came with two wood sticks too but unfortunately righty’s ), and his gear is old school like what’s in my storage unit, and seems to be built better just like how older vehicles are easier to fix and built way better, but everyone buys these new fancy electronic computer ran vehicles because they think they’re better.
A lot of the sticks I see are for sure better now than using an old woody, 2 piece, and even the early versions of the now dominant lite one pieces, but as far as skates and pads go I kinda believe it’s a lot of hype.
I’m personally going to buy all brand new equipment here soon both a set of the cheapest CCM gear, and their most expensive gear ( I’ve just always used CCM, and I owned 1 Bauer helmet, now 2 with recent gear bag purchase ) and do a test of all 4 sets.
I have my high school gear which is from around 2003-2004ish and still have my two Easton Synergy Modano sticks. I have this guys gear which is from around the same time except 2 old wood sticks, I have my friends pair of Bauer 3x skates still he lent me in 2010 or so to go creek skating around town, and then will use the new gear and new sticks.
I already have a feeling I know what the outcome will be. Keep the new sticks, possibly skates and some gear, but will store the rest because it’s just hype. Just my opinion and thoughts as of now. I actually found 2 lefty’s at Goodwill a week ago for $5-6 total on sale. One’s a two piece Synergy 2 which needs a new blade, and the other is called a GEAR Hornet which I’ve never heard of or seen before, and it’s actually pretty nice and lite.
Either way keep up the great video content and honesty on your actual experiences using the gear and sticks.
Thanks for this comment and taking the time to watch and write such an in-depth comment. Definetly keep me posted on how that experiment goes!
Thanks for the video and prior comments steering me away from these. I, like you, am always trying to find the perfect gear in terms of not thinking about it whatsoever when out on the ice but still have great protection.
I started with almost all Bauer gear when I got back into playing hockey last year after 15 years of not playing. At this point the only Bauer gear I have and like is the X2.9 shinnies. I actually love those - they fit perfectly compared to all the CCM and Warrior ones I tried. I will possibly look into the Hyperlite shin pads later but I’m in no rush.
Pretty disappointed in Bauer these days. They seem to be spending more money on rebranding and marketing than quality material and design.
Yah they are all about just influencers in their gear and making woke statements on social media instead of the products.
Hey Justin, I bumped into you at the hockey shop last weekend. I spent a ton of time trying on gear and I pretty much agree with everything you said in this review. Looking back I could have saved a bunch of time by just watching your videos and not driving out to Surrey LoL.
Hey! Was great to meet you. Haha sorry check out the vids moving forward and hopefully I can help.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Keep it up buddy you're doing solid work👍
@@motron1845 thank you appreciate it
after watching this review and testing the hyperlite elbow pads at sportchek. I'm so happy I made the switch to ccm.
Glad you didn’t get those awful hyperlite elbows just terrible
Thanks for sharing. I was actually very close to purchasing the hyperlite pants online but decided to stay away after seeing this video. I laughed at your review of the elbow pads because it’s all so true. What the hell is Bauer thinking with that huge pointy elbow. They did the same thing on the previous 2x pro elbow pad and it looks completely ridiculous under a jersey. I’m currently using CCM as-v pro elbow pads and they are great so far. Comfortable, solid, well made, and they don’t slide down while playing.
Yeah I used to have the 2xpro and was so weird looking and caught my jersey. The as-v is an excellent elbow
I have noticed this trend with Bauer on the 2x pro line, they dropped poron inserts, 3-flex thumbs etc. Also I have x2.9 gloves and I must admit they are holding up pretty well but the quality of stitching is all over the place.
Yah stitching is bad everywhere
the comfort edge on the pants is like the nest tech on the as v gloves. i only really feel the comfort edge on the hyperlite skates when i am doing extreme ankle skating drills
agreeed
I will keep my 2SPRO setup then. Hi have the Hyperlite helmet and love it with the titanium cage.
didnt get the helmet as it came out around some lock downs so at the time was like cant justify it, glad you like it
For myself I think the warrior protective gear is the best. I use the alpha protective line and I am super happy.
I think that line is excellent as well
I'd say that the last GOOD retail glove from Bauer was the initial 1X Pro, if not the APX Pro and APX2 Pro. I still rock the APX Pro or 1X Pro gloves, they seem better made and better protective than the newer gloves.
Agreed old 1x stuff was decent then this happens
Amazing review keep it up , cant wait for the next video very interesting 👌
thank you :)
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I have the hyperlite gloves, the pad coming out hasn’t happened to me, but the quality is not there. The design is way different on each glove too and I payed 250 for them
@@josie6891 yeah they are expensive weird though the pad thing massively annoying for me
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I wear intermediates maybe they are different 😁 thanks for replying to me I love your content
@@josie6891 thanks glad you enjoy it!
Great video, super informative! Hopefully you’ll be saving a lot of people a lot of money by not buying this garbage. It’s insane how flimsy all that top end gear is. Bauer definitely be penny pinching and cutting quality.
Yeah I hope people see it before deciding to buy and make the decision if they want to put up with what I put in the video.
Justin, thanks for the honest review; it's super important to get as unbiased an oppinion as possible for those players shopping for upgrades or are coming into the sport. It's overall really not a surprise that Bauer is marketing flimsy protective products as the overall consensus from a range of their product lines (sticks, skates etc.) definitely has been inferior quality wise (especially around sticks where CCM is pulling off great improvements in durability).
I just don't get (as in "what the actual f..") why a company the size of Bauer finds it completely viable to design, produce and market protective gear like the Hyperlite series you're reviewing despite it's obvious flaws; are the designers even hockey players or are they just completely deaf to player feedback?
I get it, all the companies wants to make protective gear that makes the average rec hockey player look like a f.. transformer under the jersey, so they come up with all these futuristic plastic and carbon designs, velcro strap systems and strange "this and that" flaps. In all honesty, who f.. cares? I'd argue that if you put together a group of experienced rec hockey players and were allowed to pick from all types of material etc., you'd end up with a design that was focused entirely on function rather than form. Again, who in their right minds would even consider using a shoulder velcro system as found on the Hyperlite series? (a kind reminder to the Bauer frankenshins I'm rocking, including heavy velcro modification of the CCM body armour as well)
If I were you Justin, I'd use this opportunity to direct proper feedback to Bauer and remind them that there's actually growing concern about Bauer's product quality lack of awareness of what hockey players actually ask for. I see a huge opportunity for a 3rd party vendor to basically corner the entire market here.
Sorry for the huge rant but I'm just getting sick of the forced product designs and "improvements"; also, you're totally spot on with the FT4 Pro series, especially for pants. I have two pairs of FT4 Pro in different colors as I play on two teams and I'd recommend them to anybody looking for lightweight, protective and especially super quick drying gear.
I appreciate the thoughts and totally agree on all of it. I’m glad you see the value in what I’m bringing to the gear review market and love seeing your takes on my videos and thoughts!
I have the old APX Vapor version of those shoulder pads and it doesn’t look like it’s changed much. I removed the bicep pad because my old Easton elbow pads would fill in that space. The clerk should have sold me a Nexus Or Supreme because the Vapor doesn’t quite fit my body profile. The padding on the inside is always damp.
CCM has gotten much better in quality the last few years
Hasn’t no, it’s been awhile since Vapor protective has been good. I prefer the fr4 pro from ccm for this gear style
Bummer to hear about Bauer. I appreciate the honest feedback though of course, and for always keeping it real. Are you planning on picking up the Sync anytime soon?
Already in my hands of course my testing is different than most so have to use it on ice for a number of sessions before a review
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews nice dude, can’t wait! Not sure if I want to pick up the Sync or FT5 pro first
@@jakecogger4062 I’ll be giving those comparisons for sure when the video releases
Great, thanks for honest review..!
You’re welcome
Great info man, thank you.
You’re welcome thanks for checking it out
Amazing review as always!
1. I fully agree with your thoughts reg the elbow pads. It was a nightmare using my 2x pro before. Almost killed my elbows. Switched to ultrasonics and love them. Heard same stories from number of people. And here is where I start to wander where Bauer is heading with vapor line of protection? Do they have a vision no one understands?… or this is just going to be the worst protection line on a market.
2. Thanks for saving my wallet. I was thinking about buying a shoulder protection of the hyperlight. I won’t do that )) …
P.S. still love 2x pro shin guards though. Best on the market in my opinion. Here is the question. I wear 14’ size of those and can’t really find same size of the hyperlight shin guards. Wander if they produce these or will start later..?!
I noticed the 14 in the hyperlite is called intermedite so that could be why you cant find them yet, sizing everywhere just not that available.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews thanks, I’ll have a look at those.
@@user-bm6kx7oz5u no worries
Glad I went with the went with the ultrasonic protection. I feel like from your review I do t think I have those issues but I don’t have a comparison. Also I wanted to go for the most protection as I am not as confident of a skater.
Ultrasonic is a better line
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews only thing i dont have is the glove current using the true’s.
@@AllegedlyHockey I’ll have to check out true stuff soon it looks good
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I have the helmet and the gloves and as it was there first try at making those products I feel they fall kind of short. Had to deal with there support for some of them helmet padding which was not bad. Would look forward to some true reviews and pretty excited for the stick video that you should have coming out.
@@AllegedlyHockey the spoiler on the stick yeaaaa
Don’t wanna give that away to much but 🫤
THANK YOU! Finally someone who isn’t bought out by new Bauer gear. The quality is lacking is a polite way is saying wear this but don’t expect it to do anything. The CCM gear in either tack or jetspeed line is way higher quality
Just feels like Bauer is phoning it in and resting on their laurels
The old 37.5 material and foams breathed way better and dried properly
@@adamca96 it’s phoned in for sure they need to fire their r and d department
I want to love them I have all 2s pro gear except gloves and helmet and I’m begging CCM to take my protective money and gloves and skates or true
I just hate how Bauer seems to not want to consider the consumer. They know the pros rip out the liner in the glove you hate so they assume we will just buy them because name a pro wears there gear. Notice a lot of pros aren’t anymore.
Great review man and sorry for the spam comments but I am so passionate to want to love tune but they keep cheating on me with garbage releases
@@adamca96 no worries this is what it’s for venting when stuff like this is out lol whoever is in charge of product development just doesn’t seem to actually use the gear in a hockey game and be like whoa this is terrible
I love that you don't pull punches. The hockey world needs more real reviews.
I will keep them
Coming
Does this also apply to shins? You’d reviewed them earlier and that review was very positive? Or was it just an early impression that changed over time and hyperlite shins are also garbage?
I enjoy the shins they are kept out of this video
You should do a ft4 pro vs asv video because I can’t see anyone buying Bauer stuff that isn’t ultrasonic would love to hear your thoughts
would love to but dont have the ft4pro stuff any more, have to sell to at least buy some new gear.
I'm running the ccm shoulder pads now switching from Bauer 2011
That’s a long time! Bauers Vapor stuff from a few years back is good. I never ran ccm that long ago but there stuff just better right now
That’s sad. I like my 2S Pro pads, although the elbows stay wet for days. Why do they make such huge changes when updating?
They attempted weight reduction but really didn’t do it well. Hopefully this summer the hyp2lite protective makes improvements
i use true for pants elbows and shins amazing gear but i still use my amazing bauer 1x lite chest pad and bauer reakt 150 bucket
That original 1x light was solid gear
Are the hyper lite shin guards comfortable and don’t move as much? Because I’ve had the jet speed ft1 shin guards and they move around too much on me
The hyperlite shins are excellent watch the video on them I made
I can’t agree with you more! I still think in general most of the older stuff is better. Example is the original Warrior Hitman elbow pads! Nothing better and more comfortable in my opinion.
Yah the good old days stuff was better built for sure. I feel like they can do what they want with lightness etc but still not have some of these issues they just didn’t try that hard
the pro series vapor glove is really good you should try that glove out
Will do
I love the 2x Pro protective line and made it my current set up. I’m like you and like Vapor for the fact it’s so light. I wore apx2 protective in college and it protected me plenty. Kind of disappointing to hear the hyperlite has been so underwhelming/poor construction. Seems they took a few steps back.
Yes the older Vapor was money. This not so much lol
basically they go WAY too light these number of years. The shoulder pads now are like paper, with no proper shock absorption ability, despite the use of so called high-end carbon curv etc, which in my opinion can only protect against slashes.
@@ClassicGil yah impact is a no go. The flimsy aspect of it, bad mounting and hinge points really add to the frustration with this gear.
@@ClassicGil I really feel like Bauer doesn’t actually on ice test their products or someone
Would be like yea this isn’t working
Would you consider the Supreme Mach gloves as an improvement over the Ultrasonics?
Not really. Same basic premise.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews awesome, thanks! You mentioned you actually liked them though compared to the hyperlites though eh? You saved me a couple hundred bucks, thank you sir
@@RyzenCaptures yes the hyperlite is a downgrade in quality. I like the tight fit of the ultrasonic and Mach glove stays on my hand doesn’t move around
why do i feel like the hyperlite elbowpads stay up better than my x7.0 when trying it on in a hockey shop?
Unsure I haven’t tried the x7. But fit between top ones and the next levels is usually quite different
I love Bauer skates and sticks but I prefer CCM protective gear.
More
Or less same
The gloves are nice that red pad doesn’t annoy me at all. The only negative about the gloves is that sometimes my jersey gets caught in the gloves other than that I like them
Mine also weren’t very durable but comes with the light weight glad you like em
I have the 1x lite shoulders and I like them but those shoulders are terrible and would be annoying AF. I have 1x pro elbows I think (maybe 2x pro), the issue I have as someone with biggish biceps/forearms but wanting something low profile, it's hard to find something that fits decent.
I also liked the 1x gear
thank you i was starting to think i was crazy...
Lol no this stuff is awful
i want to try out the ft4 stuff and hyperlite shinnies
the ft4 is excellent
Nice review, definitely stopped me from getting the hyperlite, love good honest reviews
Just wondering if you are planning on trying out the true catalyst 9x gloves? Been told they have more mobility and comfort then any other glove currently out, the only negative was it has a little less protection in the cuff from some reviews I have seen
Probably not as I try and stick with very current releases so there is some view potential. Appreciate the comment!
ive had problems with falling on my hip with cheap pants on and always getting bruises, i ended up getting decently priced pro stock pants and theyre great, and with how terrible these pants look i feel like i and others would have the same problem
I know what you mean, it sucks to fall on you hips back , i bought the Jetspeed Ft1 pants and its solide all around pants . 👌
Yes good call on the prostock I had a injury when I first started playing from smashing the boards on my hip it’s no fun.
I bought the AS1s for this exact reason. The hips and base of the spine have big D3O foam pads to help spread the impact. Definitely noticeable when I fall now, don't feel a thing.
Couldn't agree more. Bauer has missed the mark since they changed their logo lol. They've gone more corporate and forgot about who they're customers are. It's become profit > everything else.
yeah its been disapointing. they really need to go back to the drawing board
Really sad to see what bauer retail gear come to… the cost cutting from Sagard / Fairfax / whoever owns it now has gotten completely out of hand. Just awful release after awful release. Second tier brand now to CCM and warrior
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Its true Tyler. Comes down to leadership. Also missed ya at the titanium vs black wings game!
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Haha im out of town, hopefully catch u in the playoffs!
@@tylerchiu8922 for sure dude
Been out of town and just saw this video. I was cracking up when I saw it because I bought the 3X Pro shoulder pads, used them once and returned them! Lol. They were light but interfered with every piece of gear it touched and felt like it was made out of an Igloo styrofoam cooler. Hot garbage for sure. Yet another reason to stick with my old RBK protective. Weighs 100 pounds but fits great.
Yeah man after a few skates I was like god I hate these. So since I have you I also tried on the as-v skate and I couldn’t do it. Weird pressure points and they were so clunky I just couldn’t justify it for a review and never make them my gamers.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Yeah I was worried you might think that about the ASV Pros. It’s a tough transition if you’re a Bauer guy. I think some of what you don’t like is actually the stiffness but it’s irrelevant. Have tried them, the Ribcor 100K Pros and obviously my FT4 Pros, the FT4s are the clear winner based upon a fair amount of feedback. I still think you’re a Bauer guy but you might try the Jetspeeds for fun if you see them around. You might stick your foot in the TRUE Catalyst skate too. I personally hate TRUE skates since having two custom pairs and one that gave me a permanent toe injury but some people love them.
@@mongillohockey yeah maybe will try a jet speed as well when I get a chance but it’s to bad. Skates are a really hard one plus expensive and don’t wanna make that purchase if not gonna work.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Totally understand. This is why my channel talks a lot about retail and custom skates. It’s really tough to commit to skates due to cost and the break in time required.
@@mongillohockey love it man keep it up.
apparently the weird bicep guard strap was designed so you dont have to unstrap it but i dont know anyone who unstraps their chest part strap but doesnt unstrap their bicep guard
To annoying to do so
totally agree with the bum here. I returned it all and only kept the shinguards. I upgraded to CCM FT4 Pro, shoulders, elbows and pants. Much happier.
Good call there!
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews Well, after two months a small piece at the bottom inside of the shin guard broke off. These are going back to Pure Hockey and I'll be getting the CCM FT4's or Pro's. #bauerblowingit
@@joshcaffrey9101 to bad. Like all gear individual results will very. I’ve had no issues but the rest of it was trash for me so it happens
1xlites:GREAT 2xpros:wut? 3xpro:the hell? hyperlites:WHAT THE F BAUER IS YOUR PRIORITY MARKETING?!?!
Lol
Ok so….As much as I appreciate your efforts and the excellent video you made, I must say I have never disagreed more with a review! I think there is a lack of understanding in what Bauer is looking to accomplish with their different lines. You are not a vapor line guy at all but you are clearly a supreme line guy! So my guess is with the shoulder pads that the bicep guard is for players like myself that wish they could remove it completely. I hate Restrictive equipment. I want the absolute latest equipment on the market and top performance. I know I will never get the quality and longevity in the gear I’m looking for and I understand it’s a choice… Especially with skates and sticks… I actually cut the cuff out of my gloves. (Unless they are eagle X 50s from 20 years ago with the massive open cuff) I currently use the bauer 2n pro with the adjustable cuff and cut the cuff out of every pair. The 2X pro line was by far better for me than the 1x 2x pro is my favorite Bauer line ever. As a 6’4 240lb man still playing high-level tournament hockey for ice & roller but at my age protection is becoming a concern and the 2x elbow guards are much more protective when falling on roller. Ice the 1x was fine but for roller I almost broke my elbow 2-3 times and upgraded to the 2x pro and haven’t had a problem again. It’s at full speed when a stick gets caught in your skates and you land all your weight on your elbow type of situations where you really test the equipment. That is the reason for the massive bulge, that interior space is the protection rather than a ton of extra padding which increases weight. I do agree with it bunching my jersey. Lastly The material that you’re speaking of is made not to absorb the sweat keeping bacteria and smell to a minimum by Being a protective layer between the sweat and the more absorbing materials
All good we can agree to disagree that’s the Beauty of it. Overall I always liked the Vapor line protective through the years but it did go side ways as time went on. The 2xpro elbows started that weird trend and they were awful. Your explanation on the bludgeoned is weird ccm and true and others don’t use that and I’ve never hurt my elbow falling on my pads. Making a bicep guard terribly in case you remove it is weird, the material being a spounge is weird as ccm doesn’t do that and the pants floating system digs into your sides. Over all it’s just not great but if you like it awesome man it’s all subjective anyway
you can remove some of the bicep guard of some older vapor shoulder pads that arent designed like BS
@@DumbOrangeFrog I find that weird but to each there own
bummer to hear about your hyperlite issues. as far as gear goes, ill never buy retail pants again- mainly because of issues like these. I've had a couple pairs of pro stock pants and they're just much better overall. i suggest you check out CCM's HP45 pants. great protection, simple and very very lightweight. they're very popular in the NHL. I have a pair and love them.
I have heard that pro stock pants seem to be the best lately
Yes, the gloves suck. Exactly what you're saying. I have to pull my hand in and out of the glove as I'm playing. And its not just the hyperlite. Its all of the vapor gloves.
Not a big fan of the ultrasonic glove because its fitted too tight at the palm.
I wish they made gloves with tightly fitted fingers and open cuff.
That would be a sweet glove. Fit is of course preference but I prefer a close fitting glove but would be nice to have what you’re saying. But yep in end the hyperlite glove is awful
I always buy CCM gloves they seem to last awhile
Nice nice
Since I saw the first leaks that the branding would be Hyperlite I new the whole line was going to be terrible because if they have to name something like that, it's probably not any good. But people will still buy it because it says Hyperlite and is 'in style'.
At least they fixed the terrible palms on the gloves, but other than that it looks like they just took the 2X Pro gloves and messed around with them. Same with the elbow pads.
I think you should try to get a pair of QR5 Pro gloves as they look to be pretty good. They have a flex cuff as well which I think you'd like.
One more thing is that I think some acoustic panels would be a good improvement in your recording room. You can get them for fairly cheap on Amazon.
Have them
Around the room doesn’t seem to work. I also lost my other microphone and this one isn’t as good so I have to order the old one.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I bought the hyperlite gloves around 2 weeks ago and they seem good, they are pretty light. I don't have the same problem as you had with the liner coming out with your hand, it might be that I have an int glove and you have an sr glove.
Also it could be that you just got a bad pair.
@@AlanenJ hard to say if size
Would change it. But it’s super annoying especially once
Your hands are sweaty
Interestingly enough, the Hyperlite branding came from Easton's products back in 2015. The Hyperlite foams that Bauer is using is the same as the Hyperlite foams Easton had used in their Stealth CX protective gear. Bauer even kept the same Hyperlite logo that Easton was using. So in terms of tech, it's not totally new.
@@ByronLee403 doesn’t surpise me. The tech is fine it’s the construction, the lack of thought into basic things like strapping, and creasing etc
Personally I agree with his review on the shoulder pads and the elbow pads pants are meh but I’ve never found a great pair of pants they all suck. I disagree with the review on the gloves though. I have both the ccm gloves and these bauer’s and the hyperlites are way more comfortable dry faster and hold onto odour way less. When it comes to gloves I always say try on at least 3 pairs of the same glove because they aren’t all made equally. Sounds like he got a bad pair imo. Gloves come down to preference mostly and for me the hyperlite gloves are great.
Gloves heavily subjective like all gear but I did find these to feel cheap and blah. They are light as advertised though
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews personal preference is huge when it comes to protective I agree. Personally love the feel of the gloves as someone who stick handles a lot it’s nice to feel like nothing is on your hands. Anyway big fan of the channel thanks for all the informative reviews!
@@daveconnolly1776 yeah I’m the end I do my best to describe what I like and don’t like in hopes that helps someone make a decision on their own if those things matter to them or not. Thanks appreciate the support
btw you didnt do the hyperlite helmet
It’s “old”
Only focus on new releases now
I'm happy that all my Bauer equipment from the last 10 years will last me forever. All this new Bauer crap is lesser quality with an inflated price tag. It's such a letdown.
It’s a huge let down.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviewshe new Supreme stuff looks really good, will you review it?
also if your are gonna sell the equipment make sure to wash the stuff
Yep I do
I think you missed the “point” of the elbow pads….pun intended. That “point” is for knocking players out when you are sideswiping across the face of the player you dislike.
Seems like Bauer wants players to get hurt, wether it’s from the elbow pads or the overall lack of protection of the equipment line
Cutting costs on materials
Horrendous Brand logo
Major selllout
It’s a shame cuz this video kinda opened my eyes a little bit. I’m 41 now, I gave up hockey almost 20yrs ago due to marriage and new family of 5 kids. The sport I passionately loved and seriously thought I was Pro material but my parents wouldn’t let me on travel team due to their work schedules. It’s emotionally a love/hate sport for me now. Now I’m forcing my kids to take the reigns for me 🤣 got 1 kid to like it so far.
I happened to randomly ordered my first one piece stick from Dicks several years back to see what the hype is, that stick is CCM 9080 Tacks. I kinda impressed coming from Z-Bubbles but I don’t know about the quality of the higher ends, like Ultrasonic. Especially I’m hearing Nexus Geo is trash, not durable? I’m a Easton fanboy here. CCM was my least favorite. I thought Warrior but I don’t know now. It may be CCM
I do not like Bauer’s new logo. What’s is it!? Triangle? Upside down 4? Elon Musk’s Space logo? Early 2000’s gangsta “b”?
It’s a shame cuz I REALLY DO LIKE THE LOOK OF their Mach skates…..
Lol this is funny. Least 1 kid is in and you can live through them lol. Yah the logo is pretty divisive eh. guess they dont really do any focus groups on their recenet decisions to get feedback lol
I guess I’m the only one that noticed you spreading your hand as you pull out of your glove. That’s probably your issue with the pad coming out of the glove lol.
Lol no I take my hand out of my glove every time on the bench this would be on example on camera. These are also very loose for a 14 and still does it. Pad is terribly designed
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews lol, I mean you can see yourself expand your hand & flick it as it’s coming out. But ok…
@@Bassani97 in the video I mention I do this in game constantly
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews lol you're missing the point. Literally no one spreads their hand & tries to flick the pad out like you are. Maybe the gear is bad, maybe it's not for you, but with you doing that with the glove makes your review a little sus. You're literally trying to pull that pad out with your hand. Guarantee that you can do that with any glove.
@@Bassani97 no glove has that pad. What a weird observation.
Broke my hyperlite skates in 7 months
Skates are different than protective ;)
But generally the top end gear lasts longer than that
i think the hyperlite elbow pads look even worse than the 2xpros
Yes they are
Not gonna lie. Never been a fan of their protective gear and goalie gear. Always felt like they were made out of recycled diapers. The Skates on the other hand are 🔥
I still have the shoulders and they are absolute shit. I’m just waiting for the ft6.
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews you should try out the Sherwood Rekker RE1 player protective. Their Shoulder, Elbow, shins and pants are amazing.
@@Acyclistandhockeysnob I noticed it recently it looks solid
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews I love it. I'm mainly a goalie but prior wore SuperTacks AS1 player gear. The Sherwood is way nice. Even with their Viconic impact protection pieces. Their competition with the D30. Taken shots off the pants and knees and only felt a push to the legs. No pain.
@@Acyclistandhockeysnob appreciate it, may have to have a look!
Tackla pants
Never tried em! Will check em out forgot they even made them lol
there is only one good equipment in the hyperlite line, the shinnies, i didnt like the skates but its ok
Skates are good just more subjective
havent noticed the wet glove thing at all with my hyperlites. also why the hell r u taking ur glove on and off all game bro what? i think some of u beer leaguers dont understand what preformance products are
Drink, take mouth guard out, almost every shift. You just leave your glove son all game? Wierd
Hyperlite shin guards are amazing. The rest of the protective is trash
Yeah dunno how they managed it to do one aspect well
Weird haha
@@DumbOrangeFrog weird is how Bauer managed such junk and
Poor
Design!
5:11 you didnt even have to flex to show
Oh I have to flex 💪
bruh sorry for so many comments its just bauer made a really trash and expensive line of protective line worst than the 1xlites
Yes lol put them all into one comment haha
This is why you always take these reviews with a grain of salt, everyone is so much different than the next guy and i’ll explain why. I have these hyperlite pants, have been using them for 4 months now 6 days a week and there the best, most comfortable pants i’ve ever owned. I came from the CCM super tacks which in retrospect really aren’t far off from the current CCM ASV’s so i have experience with CCM’s but i just don’t think there up to par with the hyperlites (and yes i tried on the ASV Pro’s before i purchased the hyperlights) It’s weird that this guy gets apparently so wet in this liner that’s particularly ment to wick away moisture, which it does, (i’ve never had a problem with these being wet whatsoever) i got an idea, maybe stop falling, you probably spending to much time on your ass if your getting “soaking wet” in these pants, try taping your ankles bro bro and to top it off the floating back piece and straps don’t bother me at all, even my inside pieces hold there shape fine so idk if you got the worst pair ever coincidentally but these are the best pants i’ve ever used and i’ve played AAA ice hockey my whole life so
The only thing i will agree with you on is the fact that the straps in the front do kinda just bog around and sit there, there really should be somewhere to tuck them in or some shit, kinda lame but far af from being a deal breaker by any means
Subjective it is but I still have the pants and shoulders and they are still terrible so many better options out there. They don’t hold shape at all. Very weird material and design. The pants are better than the rest of the gear, so I can see how you don’t mind them but my god the shoulders are probably the worst I ever have had
What did you think of the asv pro’s ?? I’ve always used a girdle so I’m on the fence of getting pants Instead of a girdle
@@jimmyteck1 I enjoyed them. Very solid pant
I just bought the shoulder pads 😅
Oh man hopefully you like em. I’m still wearing them as I’m
Waiting for new gear releases in June but they have not held shape at all get super soaked and just aren’t my fav unfortunately
Junk from Bauer lol I bought Jetspeed FT4 pants and AS1 elbow pads recently soooo much better not even close
Oh for sure
it's honestly pathetic from bauer. compared to top end stuff from the apx/nxg/mx3 era it looks VISIBLY cheaper, and it's obvious they've stopped investing in any actually innovative protective materials. a crime they sell their stuff for the kind of money they do.
YeH those lines were so much better and well built
Looks so cheap and ugly, I especially hate the gloves. The 1X line from like 2018 or so looked so nice compared to the stuff today. Doesn't even have stitching on the top end gloves, wtf?
I had the 1x excellent line. This is trash.
you should check all the comments, i have a few unreplied comments, you can delete this comment when you are done repling to the other comments
If you keep comments to one thread easier for me to see and reply CZcams isn’t best at giving me all notifications
You are paying for the low weight
1x and 1x lite were light but far better lines
@@beerleaguebumhockeyreviews good to know. I also hated the elbow pads having the cone so going with the CCM ones but do like the hyperlite shin guards. I’m trying to get the least weight on me.
@@FM-db3ft yeah I’ve used so much gear over the years I can compare and see progress or regression. Good call
On your choice I hate the cone on elbows too
Ya those look like junk
That they are lol
Made. In. China. Or Thailand, who cares. Everything you discuss revolves around cheap materials. Sadly there's less choice for skaters than goalies but at least it's cheaper for you guys to make a mistake.
True id be super pissed if I was a goalie and my 1500$ chest pads were junk 😳