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Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs Sherwood Playrite

Nexus E50 Pro
Bauer$239.99
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E50 Pro is noticeably lighter, has a much wider curve selection, and is built for real game performance, while the Playrite is way more affordable and aimed purely at beginners who just need something to learn on. These two sticks are not really competing for the same player.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$200
US$60US$140 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro

  • You play competitive hockey and want a responsive, control-oriented stick
  • You want a mid kick that works for wrist shots, snapshots, and passes
  • You are a centre or two-way forward who values consistency shift to shift

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You are buying your first stick and do not want to spend real money yet
  • You are getting a kid or casual player onto the ice on a tight budget
  • Performance does not matter and you just need something functional to start

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

Sherwood

Playrite

Price
$239.99
$59.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Sherwood
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
70, 77, 87
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
PP28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon fibre
N/A
Weight
385g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Defense, Forward
N/A

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