At a glance
The Nexus E4 is way more affordable and covers a much wider range of flex options and player levels, while the Blackout Red Lite is noticeably lighter at 365g and built for elite senior players who want a low kick point and premium carbon layup. If weight and shot release speed are your priority, the HSM stick has a clear edge, but the Nexus wins on value and versatility.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E4
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
Bauer
Nexus E4
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
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