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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs CCM JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth
CCM$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a senior elite stick with a much wider curve selection and a known weight of 360g, while the JetSpeed FT9 Pro is a youth stick that's way more affordable at $220 USD and built for smaller players with lighter flex options. These two sticks are aimed at completely different age groups, so the real question is who is actually using it.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$350
US$220US$130 cheaper
Curves
3 options1 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You are a senior player who wants a dedicated mid-kick release
  • You want more blade pattern choices including the P90TM
  • You are comfortable spending $350 USD on an elite-tier build

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth

  • You are shopping for a youth player who needs low flex options (20 or 30)
  • You want a versatile hybrid kick that works for both quick releases and harder shots
  • Budget matters and $220 USD is the more realistic spend for a growing player

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

CCM

JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth

Price
$399.99
$219.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P28, P29
Shaft shape
Oval
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Sigmatex ST2X carbon + AluPli
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
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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