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Bauer Nexus E3 vs CCM JetSpeed FT880

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
JetSpeed FT880
CCM$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and offers a much wider curve selection with three blade options, while the FT880 costs $50 more but steps up with a hybrid kick point, concave sidewalls, and a better quality blade for improved puck feel. Both sticks weigh virtually the same, so weight is not a deciding factor here.

The numbers

Weight
451g1g lighter
452g
Price
US$130US$50 cheaper
US$180
Curves
3 options1 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You want the cheapest entry point into a reliable mid kick stick
  • You need a P92 curve, which the FT880 does not offer
  • You are a beginner or recreational player who does not need premium blade feel

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT880

  • You play at a competitive or intermediate level and want noticeably better puck feel
  • You prefer a round shaft with concave sidewalls for grip and control
  • You want a hybrid kick that handles both quick releases and loaded slap shots well

Bauer

Nexus E3

CCM

JetSpeed FT880

Price
$129.99 USD
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
50, 55, 65, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P29
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
Two-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Unidirectional Carbon
Weight
451g
452g
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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