At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, but the QR6 Pro is noticeably lighter (86g lighter) and built with elite materials for a faster low-kick release. If budget and curve variety matter more than performance ceiling, the E3 makes sense, but the QR6 Pro is the better stick for a serious player who can live with 85 flex only.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the Warrior Covert QR6 Pro
Bauer
Nexus E3
Warrior
Covert QR6 Pro
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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