At a glance
The Nexus E4 is noticeably lighter at 430g and built with proper carbon fiber, while the Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 CAD but comes in at a heavier 500g with less consistent materials. If budget is the main factor, the Blackout wins easily, but the E4 gives you a better-quality stick with more flex options and a known construction standard.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E4
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Bauer
Nexus E4
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
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