At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Ribcor 96K gives you a noticeably quicker low kick release and a better-engineered shaft for $50 more. Both sticks weigh almost the same, so the real decision comes down to kick point feel and budget.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K
Bauer
Nexus E3
CCM
Ribcor 96K
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