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Bauer Nexus E3 vs CCM Tacks XF Pro

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Tacks XF Pro
CCM$419.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 USD, but the Tacks XF Pro is noticeably lighter at 375g versus 451g and is a true elite-level stick. If budget is the priority the E3 gets you into a mid-kick stick, but the XF Pro is in a completely different performance class.

The numbers

Weight
451g
375g76g lighter
Price
US$130US$255 cheaper
US$385
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are on a tight budget and need a functional mid-kick stick to learn on
  • You want access to the P28 curve at an entry-level price point
  • You are a beginner or recreational player who does not need elite performance

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

  • You want a genuinely elite stick and the 76g weight difference will matter to you
  • You are a serious player who needs the wider curve selection including the P29 and P90TM
  • You want advanced materials and blade durability technology that the E3 simply cannot offer at its price point

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Nexus E3

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

Price
$129.99 USD
$419.99
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2024
Category
Mid-Range
Elite
Flex options
50
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Nanolite Shield, Sigma STP
Weight
451g
375g
Level
Recreational, Beginner
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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