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Bauer Nexus E3 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Pro Blackout Gold Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and gives you more flex options, but the Blackout Gold Lite is noticeably lighter by 86 grams and sits in the elite category with a hybrid kick point. If weight and performance ceiling matter most, the Blackout Gold Lite wins, but the E3 is the better value play for developing players.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are on a budget and want a reliable mid kick stick to learn on
  • You need a softer flex option (50 or 65 not available in Stick 2)
  • You want proven Bauer blade patterns without spending elite money

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • You want a much lighter stick that will noticeably reduce fatigue over a full game
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that adapts better to both quick releases and loaded shots
  • You want a wider curve selection including the P29 and W03 which Stick 1 does not offer

Bauer

Nexus E3

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite

Price
$129.99 USD
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Budget
Elite
Flex options
50, 55, 65, 77, 87
70, 80
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
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
Senior
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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