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Bauer Nexus E3 vs Warrior Alpha LX3

Nexus E3
Bauer$129.99 USD
Alpha LX3
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and works well for recreational players learning to load a mid kick, but the Alpha LX3 is noticeably lighter at 399g, built with elite materials, and gives you a much wider curve selection for $80 more. If you are playing at a competitive level, the gap in feel and performance between these two is significant.

The numbers

Weight
451g
399g52g lighter
Price
US$130US$80 cheaper
US$210
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

  • You are a beginner or recreational player on a tight budget
  • You want to learn the Nexus mid kick feel without spending big
  • Lower flex options like 50 and 55 suit your game and you want P28, P88, or P92

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3

  • You play at an advanced or elite level and need a stick that keeps up
  • You want a lighter, more responsive stick with a textured blade for better puck feel
  • You need more flex variety or want access to Warrior curve options like the W03 or W90TM

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

Warrior

Alpha LX3

Price
$129.99 USD
$209.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Performance
Flex options
50
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
W03, W28, W88, W90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Minimus 6 Carbon Fiber
Weight
451g
399g
Level
Recreational, Beginner
Elite, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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