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Bauer Nexus Sync vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync 2025 is a premium elite stick with cutting-edge blade tech and the lightest Nexus frame ever built, while the HockeyStickMan Pro is a budget junior stick that costs less than half the price. You're paying for proven performance and puck feel with Bauer, or saving money with HockeyStickMan if you're still growing or learning the game.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You're an elite or advanced player who demands maximum puck feedback and energy transfer
  • You want the widest blade curve selection including the new P92M pattern
  • You need senior flex options (up to 87) and can justify the premium price for ConnectTech technology

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still developing your game or growing into larger sticks
  • Your budget is tight and you need something that won't break the bank
  • You want more blade pattern variety and don't need elite-level construction

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

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

Price
$339.99 USD
$129.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
30, 50, 65, 87
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
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

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