

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
Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync
Pick the CCM Ribcor Maxx SE
Bauer
Nexus Sync
CCM
Ribcor Maxx SE
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