At a glance
The Nexus E4 is noticeably lighter, built from proper 15K carbon fiber, and gives you a mid kick point with a more responsive feel, but the Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for a junior stick. If budget is the priority, the Blackout is hard to argue with, but you are giving up construction quality and about 20g.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E4
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior
Bauer
Nexus E4
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout - Junior
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