

At a glance
The Nexus E3 is noticeably lighter and comes from a known brand with more flex options, but the Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If budget is the priority, the Blackout wins on price, but you give up weight and consistency between sticks.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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