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Bauer Nexus E4 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter at 325g versus 430g and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Nexus E4 is way more affordable in USD and has a broader flex range. If you're an intermediate player who prioritizes weight and blade variety, the gap between these two is significant.

The numbers

Weight
430g
325g105g lighter
Price
US$160
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Curves
3 options
6 options3 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • •You need a flex outside of 50 or 60
  • •You want a proven brand with wide retail availability
  • •Budget in USD is a priority at $160

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • •You want a noticeably lighter stick with higher-grade carbon
  • •You shoot with a P29 or P86, which the E4 doesn't offer
  • •You prefer a hybrid kick point over a mid kick point

Bauer

Nexus E4

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Price
$159.99 USD
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Performance
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
430g
325g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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