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Bauer Nexus Sync vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync and the HSM Pro Blackout are both 365g mid-kick sticks, but the Blackout is way more affordable at CA$180 versus US$340 for the Sync. The Sync wins on junior and intermediate availability, puck feel tech, and a much wider flex range, while the Blackout holds its own with five blade patterns including the P29.

The numbers

Weight
365g
365g
Price
US$340
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You play junior or intermediate and need lower flex options
  • You want the best possible puck feel through the shaft
  • You prefer the P92M or need a stick with a proven warranty structure

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • You are a senior player and want to save serious money without sacrificing weight
  • You want the P29 curve, which the Sync does not offer
  • You are willing to try a lesser-known brand to get elite-level construction at nearly half the price

Bauer

Nexus Sync

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Price
$339.99 USD
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
365g
365g
Level
Elite, Advanced
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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