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Bauer Nexus E4 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E4 gives you a known quantity from a major brand with proven dual-cell blade tech and easier loading, but you're paying for the name and carrying 430g. The HockeyStickMan is cheaper and lighter in theory, but missing critical specs makes it impossible to know what you're actually buying.

The numbers

Weight
430g
Price
US$160
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want a stick that won't surprise you and know Bauer's dual-cell blade delivers on puck feel
  • You prefer easier loading through the ER Spine and don't mind the extra weight
  • You value a established warranty and access to multiple curve options out of the box

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • Budget is your hard limit and CA$180 is genuinely what you can spend
  • You're willing to contact the seller directly to get missing weight and material specs before committing
  • You like the idea of two stiffer flex options if those match your swing style

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Nexus E4

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Price
$159.99 USD
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Budget
Flex options
40
55, 65
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P08, P71, P86, T27
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
430g
N/A
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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