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Bauer Nexus E4 vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E4 is a proven mid-range stick built for consistent performance, while the Value Blackout is a stripped-down budget option that costs half as much. You're trading durability and responsive feel for serious savings with the Blackout.

The numbers

Weight
430g20g lighter
450g
Price
US$160
Curves
3 options
8 options5 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want a stick that loads easier and releases faster without thinking about technique
  • You need something that handles pucks cleanly and dampens vibration on bad ice
  • You're willing to spend more for gear that'll last through a full season of heavy use

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • Your budget is tight and you just need something that shoots pucks straight
  • You're testing different curve patterns and don't want to drop $160 on each one
  • You're in junior hockey and expect to outgrow it anyway

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Nexus E4

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$159.99 USD
$69.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Budget
Flex options
40
40, 50
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
Carbon Construction
Weight
430g
450g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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