

At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and fits players just getting started, while the HSM Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 126g less and offers a much wider curve selection for intermediate players wanting a performance feel. The main trade-off is budget and accessibility versus weight and stick quality.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
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