Bauer Hockey Equipment
Founded 1927 · Exeter, New Hampshire, USA
Flagship Products
Vapor X4 / Supreme M5 / Nexus N
$900-$1,100
Three distinct last shapes — low-volume Vapor, classic-volume Supreme, mid-volume Nexus.
AG5FT / HyperLite 2 / Proto R
$260-$400
AG5FT carbon layup with a 10% weight reduction over the prior generation.
Re-Akt 200 / HyperLite 2
$250-$330
Spring Suspension Technology (SST) — rotational impact protection.
Where Bauer Ranks
| Skates | #1 | Bauer and CCM split the NHL skate market about 50/50. |
| Sticks | #2 | Strong all-around; Warrior leads in pure stick volume. |
| Helmets | #1 | Re-Akt 200 is the best-selling senior helmet in North America. |
Notable Bauer Athletes
- • Connor McDavid (skates)
- • Auston Matthews (skates, gloves)
- • Sidney Crosby (skates, sticks, gloves)
Bauer vs. the Competition
Bauer vs CCM
Bauer and CCM are the two biggest hockey brands and the choice between them often comes down to foot shape. Bauer Vapor has a low-volume, narrow fit; CCM JetSpeed has a slightly wider, asymmetrical fit. Both are excellent. If foot pain is an issue, the right boot fit matters more than the brand.
About Bauer Hockey
Bauer is the world's largest hockey equipment brand. Founded in 1927 in Kitchener, Ontario, as the Bauer Brothers shoe company, the brand has been in hockey for nearly a century and supplies roughly half of NHL players with skates, sticks, or both. Bauer's product lineup spans the full player — skates, sticks, helmets, gloves, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin guards, hockey pants, and accessories. The brand is split into two distinct boot families today: Vapor (low-volume, narrow fit for speed players) and Supreme (medium-volume, classic fit for power players), with Nexus as a third mid-volume fit option introduced in recent years. Bauer's flagship Re-Akt 200 helmet uses Spring Suspension Technology, an internal spring-loaded liner that absorbs rotational impacts better than traditional foam-only helmets — a feature now required in the NHL. For goalies, Bauer supplies the Bauer Vapor and Bauer Supreme goalie lines (the latter in partnership with the older Vaughn brand on pro-level builds).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bauer skates are best for wide feet?
Bauer Supreme (formerly known as the +2D width fit) is the standard-volume, asymmetric boot. For wide feet, Bauer Nexus has the deepest, most accommodating interior.
How much do Bauer skates cost?
Senior Bauer skates run $800-$1,200 retail in 2026. The flagship Vapor X4 and Supreme M5 are at the top of the price band; mid-tier options like the Bauer X and Bauer S start around $500.
Are Bauer sticks worth the price?
Bauer sticks are competitive with CCM, Warrior, and True at every price point. The flagship AG5FT is one of the lightest senior sticks on the market. For most recreational players, a mid-tier Bauer (around $180-$220) offers the best value.
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