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Bauer Nexus Sync vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is a full senior-grade elite stick with way more curve and flex options, while the Blackout Blue Lite is a budget-friendly junior-only option at a fraction of the price. Both weigh the same at 365g, but the Sync brings significantly better construction and puck feel for a much higher cost.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You are a senior or intermediate player who needs adult flex options
  • You want superior puck feedback from a premium one-piece construction
  • You have a specific blade pattern preference and need options like P88 or P92M

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who will outgrow the stick within a season
  • Budget is the priority and spending $340 USD on a growing kid does not make sense
  • Your junior player shoots with a P29 or W03 pattern, which the Sync does not offer

Bauer

Nexus Sync

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Price
$339.99 USD
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
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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