

At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex range, but the Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter and comes with a significantly larger curve selection. If you want a budget entry into a proven mid-kick line, the E3 delivers, but the Blackout punches above its price with a hybrid kick and premium carbon construction.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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