This S26 model focuses on easy control during saves and puck play. A Carbon Glass paddle with Expancel® foam, PentaGrip handle and Vapor-inspired short shaft help young goalies move the blade quickly and keep the stick under control.
Key Features
Quick stick control
The shorter shaft follows the construction used on Bauer Vapor models. It makes the blade easier for junior goalies 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.
Junior proportions
The overall geometry is scaled for younger goalies. This helps keep the blade manageable and prevents the stick from feeling unnecessarily oversized.
Technology and Construction
PentaGrip
The five-sided handle geometry is shaped to sit more naturally in the hand. It helps junior goalies 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 JR is intended for junior goalies seeking a lightweight, controllable composite stick scaled to their proportions. It suits young goaltenders developing their puckhandling, looking for quick blade movement and preferring a shorter shaft with a naturally shaped grip.