Bauer Nexus E3 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Bauer$129.99 USD

HockeyStickMan$169.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is noticeably lighter (365g vs 451g) and gives you more curve options, but the Bauer Nexus costs way less and includes Bauer's ER Spine loading tech. The weight difference is real and the Nexus E3 is genuinely cheaper, so your pick depends on whether you want to save money or get a stick that feels faster in your hands.

The numbers

Weight

451g

365g86g lighter

Price

US$130

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Curves

3 options

5 options2 more

Kick point

Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

•Budget is your main concern and $130 USD is significantly cheaper than $170 CAD
•You want proven Bauer tech and prefer sticking with a major brand's warranty
•You don't mind the extra 86g and just want a solid mid-kick stick that works

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

•The lighter weight matters to you for shot speed and stick handling
•You want more blade curve options (5 vs 3) to dial in your release
•You're comfortable with an intermediate-level stick and willing to spend more

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

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Bauer

Nexus E3

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Price

$129.99 USD

$169.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

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