Intro & New Features

As any hockey goaltender knows, having reliable and high-performance gear is essential for success on the ice. Bauer has taken their renowned Hyperlite gear and upgraded it for the 2023 season with a combination of new technology, what worked before, and what’s worked in their other gear families. The Hyperlite 2 catcher features Bauer’s new Defense Cloud Tech, CatchGrip material, and CURV reinforcements.

External Material

The catcher uses a Catchlite palm for an excellent combination of comfort, protection, and performance. The foam padding helps to absorb the impact of incoming shots, while the synthetic material provides a secure grip on the puck, allowing the goaltender to make clean and confident saves.

 

Break Angle

The 60-degree break closure is a deeper, more full-hand closure (fingers to the base of the thumb) that we’ve seen before in the Hyperlite series. It provides a good balance of coverage and mobility. The downward angle of the palm creates a large catching surface that can help goaltenders make catches on high shots, while also allowing for quick, fluid movements when making saves in tight. The angle of the palm is designed to align with the natural curvature of the hand, which can help to reduce stress and fatigue on the wrist and hand over time.

Pocket Design

The Hyperlite 2 uses a double-T pocket design, which provides a large, secure catching surface—the two-piece construction allows the goaltender to trap the puck between the two sections of the pocket, creating a stable grip on the puck. The double-T pocket design allows for quick and easy release of the puck, and it has a natural "funnel" shape that helps guide the puck toward the goaltender's hand for cleaner and quicker catches.

Strapping

The strapping system on the of a series of adjustable straps and fasteners that can be configured to achieve the desired level of support, mobility, and comfort. The glove also includes an optimized wrist strap for a more comfortable and adjustable fit, as well as a fully adjustable backhand.

Cuff Design

The Hyperlite 2 catcher continues to use a true one-piece cuff designed to maximize the catching area while the CURV reinforced construction makes for a more impact-resistant, lightweight construction.

Colors & Customization

The Hyperlite 2 Senior catcher comes in Regular and Full Right variations in the following colourways: White, White/Black, White/Red, White/Navy, and Black