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Bauer Nexus E3 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 gives you a budget-friendly mid-kick stick with multiple curve options and lighter weight, while the True HZRDUS is a pro-spec low-kick build designed for pure speed with zero customization. The E3 is $30 cheaper and lets you choose your curve, but the HZRDUS gives you the exact stick NHL players use if you shoot fast and hard.

The numbers

Weight
451g
Price
US$130US$30 cheaper
US$160
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You want to save money and aren't sure which curve feels best yet
  • You like mid-kick release for a balanced shot feel across wrist shots and snappers
  • You're still developing your shot and don't need pro-spec stiffness

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

  • You're a strong, quick-release shooter who values fast-loading low-kick feel
  • You want the actual NHL-spec build without compromise or variables
  • You already know you shoot with a flex 90 and T28 curve

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Nexus E3

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

Price
$129.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
50
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
T28
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

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