
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
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the CCM Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar
Bauer
Nexus E3
CCM
Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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