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Bauer Nexus Sync vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is a premium all-around stick with tons of curve options and hybrid kick that works for most shots, while the True is half the price and built for one specific job: quick release with a low kick. Pick the Nexus if you want flexibility and top-tier puck feel; pick the True if you shoot fast and already know you like low-kick sticks.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$340
US$160US$180 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You want to try different curves without buying multiple sticks (4 blade patterns available)
  • You need a stick that handles passes, deking, and shooting equally well
  • You prefer mid kick over low kick for more versatility
  • Weight matters and you want the lightest Nexus made

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

  • You're a quick-release shooter who already loves low-kick sticks
  • Budget is your main concern (half the price)
  • You want an actual NHL-spec stick with the same build as pros use
  • You only shoot one way and don't need curve options

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

Price
$339.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 50, 65, 87
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
T28
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Elite, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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