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Bauer Nexus Sync vs FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter and built with premium materials, but the FakeWoodTwigs stick is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection with heavy customization options. If you want top-tier puck feel and proven construction, you pay for it; if you want flexibility in how the stick looks and feels at a lower price, FakeWoodTwigs delivers that.

The numbers

Weight
365g10g lighter
375g
Price
US$340
US$145US$195 cheaper
Curves
4 options
13 options9 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You want the best puck feedback available through the entire shaft
  • You play at an elite level and need a proven, competition-ready build
  • A hybrid kick point suits your shot release style

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

  • You want to save nearly $200 and put that money elsewhere
  • Curve selection matters and you want options beyond the standard four
  • You want a personalized stick with grip and texture choices that fit your exact preferences

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 Sync

FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

Price
$339.99 USD
$145.00 USD
Brand
Bauer
FakeWoodTwigs
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 50, 65, 87
50, 55, 60, 65
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P92, P92M, P28, P28M, P86, P88, P77, PM9, P90TM, P91, P02, P08, P14
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
Carbon
Weight
365g
375g
Level
Elite, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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