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Bauer Nexus E3 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you three curve options and a forgiving hybrid kick, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec low-kick stick built around one fixed setup. If you want flexibility to find your fit, the E3 covers you; if you want a fast release with a pro-spec feel and you know exactly what you want, the 9X4 delivers.

The numbers

Weight
451g
Price
US$130US$50 cheaper
US$180
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are a recreational or developing player on a budget
  • You want to try different curves before committing to one pattern
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that works across wrist shots, snapshots, and slap shots

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain

  • You want a fast, low-kick release and you already know a 100 flex works for you
  • You want a genuine pro-stock build with NHL-spec layup
  • You shoot with a T92 pattern and do not need alternatives

Bauer

Nexus E3

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain

Price
$129.99 USD
$179.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
50
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
T92 T Pro
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
451g
N/A
Level
Recreational, Beginner
N/A
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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