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Bauer Nexus E4 vs Bauer Vapor FlyLite

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FlyLite is noticeably lighter at 360g versus 430g and is built for elite quick-release forwards, but it costs way more at $370 USD compared to the E4 at $160 USD. The Nexus E4 gives you a mid-kick feel and a much wider flex selection including junior sizes, making it the more versatile and budget-friendly option.

The numbers

Weight
430g
360g70g lighter
Price
US$160US$210 cheaper
US$370
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want a mid-kick stick for loading up slap shots or one-timers
  • You need a junior, intermediate, or lower senior flex option
  • You want solid performance without spending $370 on a stick

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You are a forward who lives off wrist shots and quick releases
  • Saving 70g matters to you and you can feel the difference at the elite level
  • You have the budget and want top-tier materials like Textreme and ACL 2.0 carbon

Bauer

Nexus E4

Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

Price
$159.99 USD
$439.99
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
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
Weight
430g
360g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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