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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 a lighter, more refined stick built for precise handling and consistent feel, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a heavier budget option that trades weight for curve selection and cost savings. You're choosing between paying more for a stick that feels better in your hands or spending less on a stick with way more blade pattern options.

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 noticeably lighter stick that won't tire your arms late in games
  • You value that locked-in, consistent feel on passes and shots
  • You prefer mid-kick versatility over specialized kick points
  • You play centre or two-way forward and need control first

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • Budget is your priority and you want to save $100
  • You need a specific blade curve that the Nexus doesn't offer
  • You don't mind the extra 40g of weight
  • You want one-piece carbon construction without warranty concerns being a dealbreaker

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 E50 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price
$239.99
$139.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Budget
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

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