

At a glance
The Tracer is noticeably lighter and way more expensive, with a much wider curve selection and a cleaner mid-kick feel for players focused on shot velocity. The FT8 is way more affordable with hybrid kick versatility, but comes in heavier, fewer flexes, and only two blade options.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
CCM
JetSpeed FT8
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