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Bauer Nexus Sync vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter at 365g and built with elite materials, but it costs over four times more than the Value Blackout, which is way more affordable at $80 CAD. If you can feel the difference between sticks, the Sync delivers it; if you're on a budget or rough on gear, the Blackout makes more sense.

The numbers

Weight
365g135g lighter
500g
Price
US$340
US$80US$260 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You want the best puck feel and feedback available in a Nexus build
  • You need a wide flex range, including junior options, or want the P92M pattern
  • You play at a level where 135g less stick weight actually matters to your game

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You want a functional low-kick carbon stick without spending more than $80
  • You're a beginner, a parent buying for a kid who breaks sticks, or a beer leaguer who loses sticks regularly
  • You prefer a low kick point and don't need advanced construction or a warranty

Bauer

Nexus Sync

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Price
$339.99 USD
$79.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Low
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
Carbon Construction
Weight
365g
500g
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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