At a glance
The Nexus E4 is noticeably lighter and built with real carbon fiber, but the HockeyStickMan Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If weight and construction quality matter to you, the E4 wins, but if you want variety and value on a budget, the Blackout is hard to ignore.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E4
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
Bauer
Nexus E4
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
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