At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 USD and works well for recreational players learning the game, but the HSM Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 350g versus 451g and offers a much wider curve selection with nine blade options versus three. If you are a developing player on a budget the E3 gets the job done, but serious players will feel the difference the Blackout brings.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype
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