At a glance
The Nexus E3 is noticeably lighter at 451g versus the Tacks XF 70's 478g, and comes with a much wider curve selection including the popular P92. Both sticks are the same price, so the decision comes down to weight, materials, and which curves you shoot with.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70
Bauer
Nexus E3
CCM
Tacks XF 70
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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