At a glance
The Proto2 is noticeably lighter (345g vs 430g) and built with premium materials, but it costs way more than the Nexus E4. If weight and elite-level feel matter most, you pay for it; if budget is a factor, the E4 gives you a solid mid-kick stick that gets the job done.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E4
Pick the Bauer Proto2
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Nexus E4
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