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Bauer Nexus Sync vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter (325g vs 365g) and way more affordable, but the Nexus Sync gives you a much wider curve selection, proven construction, and full senior flex range. If puck feel and blade variety matter to you, the Sync earns its price; if you want a light, budget-friendly stick that still performs, the Blackout is hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight
365g
325g40g lighter
Price
US$340
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Curves
4 options
6 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • •You want maximum puck feedback through the shaft and blade
  • •You need a specific curve like P88 or P92M not available elsewhere
  • •You play at a level where premium construction and energy transfer actually matter

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • •You want a genuinely lighter stick and are playing at the intermediate level
  • •Budget is a real factor and you do not want to spend $340 USD
  • •You like having six blade pattern options including W03 and W28

Bauer

Nexus Sync

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Price
$339.99 USD
$169.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
50, 60
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
365g
325g
Level
Elite, Advanced
Intermediate
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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