At a glance
The Nexus E3 is lighter and built on proven Bauer mid-kick technology, while the Value Blackout is significantly cheaper and gives you way more curve options to choose from. The E3 costs about 60% more but you're paying for better materials and the ER Spine loading tech, whereas the Blackout is the budget play with a lower kick point and more blade pattern variety.
The numbers
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
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