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Bauer Nexus E4 vs Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Alpha LX2 Pro
Warrior$153.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Alpha LX2 Pro is noticeably lighter at 377g versus 430g, and both sticks sit at nearly the same price, making the weight gap the biggest thing you'll feel on the ice. The Nexus E4 gives you a much wider curve selection and that classic dampened puck feel, while the LX2 Pro brings a one-piece build with a snappier, more responsive blade.

The numbers

Weight
430g
377g53g lighter
Price
US$160
US$154US$6 cheaper
Curves
3 options1 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want more curve options (P28, P88, P92)
  • You prefer a dampened, softer puck feel on passes and shots
  • You like the square shaft grip of the Nexus line

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick at virtually the same price
  • You prefer a one-piece construction for better energy transfer
  • You want a more responsive blade without jumping to a higher price tier

Bauer

Nexus E4

Warrior

Alpha LX2 Pro

Price
$159.99 USD
$153.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Mid-Range
Flex options
40
40
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
Minimus Carbon 25, R.L.C. 188 one-piece
Weight
430g
377g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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