This S26 model uses goalie-focused construction features designed to improve control in the crease and during breakouts. A Carbon Glass paddle with Expancel® foam, PentaGrip handle and Vapor-inspired short shaft create a light, balanced and responsive setup.
Key Features
Quick stick control
The shorter shaft matches the length used on Bauer Vapor models. It makes the blade easier to manage during saves, poke checks and puckhandling around the net.
Natural grip shape
PentaGrip uses a five-sided shape that follows the contours of the hand more naturally. It helps create a secure connection between the blocker hand and the stick during saves and puck play.
Light and resilient paddle
The Carbon Glass paddle combines carbon fibre, fibreglass and Expancel® foam. This construction balances low weight, reliable strength and vibration dampening when the stick meets the puck.
Controlled puckhandling
The rounded blade toe makes the puck easier to manage when stopping rims, making short passes or starting a breakout from behind the net.
Clean white design
The white-and-black White Out graphic gives the stick a distinctive yet understated appearance. The design complements the modern construction without affecting its functional properties.
Technology and Construction
PentaGrip
The five-sided handle geometry is shaped to sit more naturally in the hand. It helps the goalie maintain a consistent stick position during saves and transitions into puckhandling.
Carbon Glass Paddle with Expancel®
The paddle combines carbon fibre and fibreglass to balance low weight with dependable resilience. Expancel® foam helps dampen vibrations produced by shots and puck contact.
Short Shaft
The Bauer Vapor-inspired shaft reduces excess length above the blocker. This supports quicker blade control and easier puck movement in tight areas around the crease.
Expancel® Blade and Rounded Toe
Ultralight Expancel® foam in the blade helps dampen vibrations during saves and puckhandling. Rounded corners at the toe support smoother contact and control when playing the puck.
Who Is This Product For?
The Bauer Elite S26 INT is intended for goalies who use Intermediate-category equipment and want a lightweight, controllable composite stick. It suits goaltenders who actively play the puck, value quick blade movement and prefer a shorter shaft with a naturally shaped grip.