At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and built for adult recreational players, while the HSM Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter and designed specifically for juniors with a much wider curve selection. These sticks are really targeting different age groups and player levels, so the choice is mostly made for you based on who is buying.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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