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Bauer Nexus E3 vs Bauer Nexus E4

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The E3 is way more affordable at $130 USD but comes in noticeably heavier at 451g with fewer flex options. The E4 costs $30 more, drops 21g, and opens up more flex choices including a 40 and 70 flex that the E3 skips.

The numbers

Weight
451g
430g21g lighter
Price
US$130US$30 cheaper
US$160
Curves
3 options
3 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • •You are on a tight budget and just want a functional mid kick stick to learn on
  • •You do not need a 40 or 70 flex option
  • •Weight is not a priority yet

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • •You want a noticeably lighter stick and can spend the extra $30
  • •You need a 40 or 70 flex, especially relevant for younger or lighter players
  • •You want a better blade feel with the Dual-Cell Core construction

Bauer

Nexus E3

Bauer

Nexus E4

Price
$129.99 USD
$159.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Bauer
Year
2025
2025
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
50, 55, 65, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P88, P92
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
Two-piece
Two-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
15K Carbon Fiber
Weight
451g
430g
Level
Recreational, Beginner
Performance, Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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