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Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Nexus E50 Pro
Bauer$239.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The ACTN3 is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and comes with a much wider curve selection, while the Nexus E50 Pro offers a proven brand pedigree and a distinctive square shaft feel. If weight and value matter most, the ACTN3 wins on paper, but the E50 Pro is a known quantity from a major manufacturer.

The numbers

Weight
385g
345g40g lighter
Price
CA$240
CA$185CA$55 cheaper
Curves
2 options
9 options7 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro

  • You prefer the feel of a square shaft in your hands
  • You want a stick from an established brand with predictable quality control
  • You shoot a mix of wrist shots and snapshots and want mid-kick consistency

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want to save money and put it toward other gear
  • You need a specific curve that the E50 Pro does not offer, like P88 or P90T
  • You want a lighter stick and the ability to dial in your exact flex and grip setup

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Nexus E50 Pro

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$239.99
$184.99
Brand
Bauer
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
70, 77, 87
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon fibre
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
385g
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
Defense, Forward
Forward, Defense

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