

At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and gives you a proven mid kick feel with well-known curve options, but it is the heavier stick here. The HSM Pro Blackout steps into elite territory with a hybrid kick point and a less common curve selection, though key specs like weight and material are missing.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
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