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Bauer Nexus Sync vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve and flex selection, but the Blackout is way more affordable and suits players who prefer a low kick release. If price and kick point matter most to you, these two sticks pull in opposite directions.

The numbers

Weight
365g35g lighter
400g
Price
US$340
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Curves
4 options2 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • •You want the lightest possible stick with elite puck feel through the shaft
  • •You need flex or curve options beyond senior sizing (junior, intermediate, P88, P92)
  • •You play a mid-release game and want maximum energy transfer on wrist shots

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

  • •You want an elite-level stick at roughly half the price
  • •You shoot low kick and prefer quick release over a mid-flex feel
  • •You are a senior player happy with P28 or W28 and only need 50 or 70 flex

Bauer

Nexus Sync

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

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
50, 70
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P28, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
365g
400g
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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