At a glance
The Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, while the Nexus Sync gives you a much wider curve selection and unmatched puck feel through its ConnectTech blade system. If you play at a junior or intermediate level or rely on specific blade patterns, the Sync has a clear edge, but the Blackout punches well above its price for senior players.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype
Bauer
Nexus Sync
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype
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