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Bauer Nexus E3 vs CCM Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar
CCM$289.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you a much wider curve selection, but it's a heavier beginner-level stick with a hybrid kick. The Trigger 7 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec low-kick shooter built around Makar's exact setup, but it locks you into one flex and one curve at more than double the price.

The numbers

Weight
451g
Price
US$130US$160 cheaper
US$290
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You're a recreational or developing player on a budget
  • You want curve options (P28, P88, or P92) to match your shot style
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that works for multiple shot types

Pick the CCM Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar

  • You shoot hard and want a fast low-kick release above all else
  • You're a stronger player who can load a 95 flex comfortably
  • You want a real pro-stock build and Makar's exact pattern doesn't bother you

Bauer

Nexus E3

CCM

Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar

Price
$129.99 USD
$289.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
50
95
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
Toe
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
451g
N/A
Level
Recreational, Beginner
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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