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Bauer Nexus E3 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and easier to find in the right flex, but the Blackout Blue Lite is noticeably lighter (86g lighter) with a much wider curve selection. If weight and blade variety matter to you, the HSM stick has a clear edge, but you pay more for it.

The numbers

Weight
451g
365g86g lighter
Price
US$130
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are on a tight budget and want a reliable mid-kick stick
  • You need a flex outside of 50 or 60
  • You are a beginner or recreational player who does not need a premium layup

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick and can feel the difference on the ice
  • You want access to the P29 or W03 curves not available on the E3
  • You are an intermediate player ready to invest in a higher-end carbon layup

Bauer

Nexus E3

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

Price
$129.99 USD
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
50, 55, 65, 77, 87
50, 60
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
451g
365g
Level
Recreational, Beginner
Intermediate
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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