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Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

Nexus E50 Pro
Bauer$239.99
Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E50 Pro is noticeably lighter and has a more refined shaft feel, but the Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If price and blade options matter more than weight savings, the Blackout is hard to ignore at that price point.

The numbers

Weight
385g40g lighter
425g
Price
CA$240
CA$140CA$100 cheaper
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro

  • You want a lighter stick (385g vs 425g is a real difference you will feel)
  • You prefer a square shaft with that traditional premium Bauer feel
  • You play centre or two-way forward and want precise puck feel shift to shift

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want to save $100 CAD and put that toward other gear
  • You need a specific curve that Bauer does not stock, the Blackout has 8 listed options
  • You want a hybrid kick point that handles both wrist shots and slap shots without committing to one style

Bauer

Nexus E50 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price
$239.99
$139.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
70, 77, 87
75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon fibre
100% Carbon Layup
Weight
385g
425g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Defense, Forward
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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