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Bauer Nexus E4 vs Warrior Alpha LX3

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Alpha LX3
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E4 is way more affordable at $160 but noticeably heavier and built on a two-piece construction, while the Alpha LX3 costs $50 more, is noticeably lighter at 399g, and delivers a faster hybrid kick through a one-piece build. If weight and release speed matter to you, the price gap is worth it.

The numbers

Weight
430g
399g31g lighter
Price
US$160US$50 cheaper
US$210
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want the Nexus mid-kick feel on a budget
  • You need a wide flex range including 40 and 55 for youth or lighter players
  • You prefer a square shaft grip and dampened puck feel in the blade

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3

  • You want a lighter, more responsive one-piece stick at a still-reasonable price
  • You like a hybrid kick point for versatility between wrist shots and slap shots
  • You prefer a round shaft and a textured blade face for better puck control

Bauer

Nexus E4

Warrior

Alpha LX3

Price
$159.99 USD
$209.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Elite
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 63, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
W03, W28, W88, W90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
Minimus 6 Carbon Fiber
Weight
430g
399g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Elite, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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