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Bauer Nexus Sync vs CCM Ribcor Maxx SE

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Ribcor Maxx SE
CCM$199.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter and built for players who want elite puck feel with a versatile mid kick, while the Ribcor Maxx SE is way more affordable and purpose-built for shooters who want the fastest possible low kick release. The $140 price gap is real and hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight
365g58g lighter
423g
Price
US$340
US$200US$140 cheaper
Curves
4 options
4 options
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You want the lightest, most responsive stick in the Nexus line and can feel the difference
  • You prefer a mid kick for wrist shots, one-timers, and playmaking versatility
  • Puck feel through the shaft is a priority for you

Pick the CCM Ribcor Maxx SE

  • You are a pure shooter who lives for a fast low kick release
  • You want a legit performance stick without paying elite-tier prices
  • You shoot primarily with a P29 or P90TM curve, which the Sync does not offer

Bauer

Nexus Sync

CCM

Ribcor Maxx SE

Price
$339.99 USD
$199.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
Two-piece
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
Pure Carbon Technology Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Weight
365g
423g
Level
Elite, Advanced
Elite, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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