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Bauer Nexus E3 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is a budget-friendly mid-kick option that works for rec players of any age, while the Pro Blackout Red Lite is a noticeably lighter low-kick junior stick with a much wider curve selection. If you are buying for a junior player, the weight difference alone makes these two very different tools.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are an adult or recreational player, not a junior
  • You want a mid-kick feel that loads well on wrist shots and slap shots
  • Staying under a tight budget is the priority

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs a lighter stick at 365g
  • Your junior prefers a low kick point for quicker release on wrist shots
  • You want more blade pattern choices including P29 and W03

Bauer

Nexus E3

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Price
$129.99 USD
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
50, 55, 65, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Mid
Low
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
Junior
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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