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Bauer Nexus E4 vs Bauer Pulse

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Pulse
Bauer$459.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E4 is way more affordable and covers more flex options, but the Pulse is noticeably lighter (85g lighter) and brings elite-level materials and a unique hybrid kick point. If budget matters, the E4 is a solid stick, but the Pulse is in a completely different performance class.

The numbers

Weight
430g
345g85g lighter
Price
US$160US$230 cheaper
US$390
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want to save $230 USD and still get a capable mid-kick stick
  • You need a lower flex option (40, 50, or 55 flex available)
  • You prefer a square shaft feel and the classic Nexus loading style

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want one of the lightest sticks on the market and can feel the difference 85g makes
  • You want a kick point that loads like a mid but releases like a low, giving you more versatility
  • You are a senior player only and want elite-tier materials with Boron fiber construction

Bauer

Nexus E4

Bauer

Pulse

Price
$159.99 USD
$459.99
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
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
Shaft shape
Square
Oval
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Weight
430g
345g
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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