

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
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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