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Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

Nexus E50 Pro
Bauer$239.99
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E50 Pro gives you a known quantity with solid specs and consistent mid-kick feel, while the HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. The Blackout wins on price and variety, but the E50 Pro wins on transparency since you actually know what you're getting in terms of materials and weight.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
CA$240
CA$180CA$60 cheaper
Curves
2 options
4 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro

  • You want a stick with fully documented specs and no guesswork
  • You play centre or two-way forward and want reliable mid-kick consistency
  • You prefer a square shaft feel and are choosing between P92 or P28

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

  • You want to save money and CA$60 matters to your budget
  • You need more curve options, especially P08, P86, or T27
  • You want a hybrid kick point and are comfortable buying from a smaller brand with less published spec data

Bauer

Nexus E50 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

Price
$239.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
70, 77, 87
70, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P08, P71, P86, T27
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon fibre
N/A
Weight
385g
N/A
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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