Bauer

Vapor X4

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BHG Score: 7.5 / 10

BestHockeyGear Score: 7.5 / 10

Why we scored it this way:

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Score breakdown

Comfortable for first-year players9.5

Strong value for the price8.2

Built to last through a youth season6.0

Easy to find new and used6.2

A smart, reasonable purchase for parents8.8

Good option on the used market2.5

Great for a child's first year8.9

Category-specific scores

fit8.7

comfort8.7

ankle support5.5

ease of learning9.5

boot stiffness6.0

blade quality5.5

weight6.5

heat moldability4.5

growth room6.0

used buying safety4.0