

At a glance
The Nexus E50 Pro gives you a familiar mid-kick feel and proven shaft geometry at a solid price, while the Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and comes with a much wider curve selection. The big trade-off is the E50's consistent, control-oriented performance versus the Blackout's raw specs and versatility for the money.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype
Bauer
Nexus E50 Pro
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype
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