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Bauer Nexus E4 vs Bauer Nexus Tracer

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer is noticeably lighter (360g vs 430g) and built with better materials, but it costs way more than the E4. If budget is a factor and you play below senior level, the E4 is the practical choice, but serious senior players will feel the difference in hand.

The numbers

Weight
430g
360g70g lighter
Price
US$160US$190 cheaper
US$350
Curves
3 options
3 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want a much more affordable entry into the Nexus mid-kick feel
  • You need junior or intermediate flex options (40, 50, 55, 65)
  • You can live with a heavier stick and two-piece construction

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want the lightest, most responsive option and will pay for it
  • You prefer an oval shaft shape that contours better to your hands
  • You play senior level and want the P90TM curve option instead of P88

Bauer

Nexus E4

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

Price
$159.99 USD
$399.99
Brand
Bauer
Bauer
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Elite
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
65, 70, 77, 87
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P90TM, P92
Shaft shape
Square
Oval
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Weight
430g
360g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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