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Bauer Nexus E4 vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro Boron

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
RPG-Pro Boron
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

The Bauer Nexus E4 is a budget-friendly mid-range stick built around a dampened, forgiving feel. The TaggsHockey RPG-Pro Boron is a lightweight performance build targeting durability through material science.

Key Differences

•Weight: 345g vs 430g is a significant gap that you will feel every shift
•Material: 24K carbon plus boron vs 15K carbon gives the Taggs edge in stiffness-to-weight ratio
•Flex range: E4 covers junior through senior, RPG-Pro only offers senior options

Verdict

Pick the Nexus E4 if you are a younger player, a recreational player on a budget, or someone who prefers a square shaft and wants Bauer's proven blade feel without spending elite money.

Pick the RPG-Pro Boron if you are a serious senior player who wants elite weight, plays hard enough to need durability reinforcement, and values a custom build over brand recognition.

Bauer

Nexus E4

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro Boron

Price
$159.99 USD
$184.99
Brand
Bauer
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Mid-Range
Performance
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
p28-eichel, p92-matthews, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p28m, p05
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
430g
345g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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