

At a glance
The Nexus E3 is noticeably lighter and has a mid kick feel, while the HSM Value Blackout is way more affordable with a much wider curve selection but comes in heavier and only offers a low kick point. Neither is a high-end stick, but they suit different priorities.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Bauer
Nexus E3
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
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