Bauer Nexus Tracer vs CCM Ribcor 96K

Bauer$399.99

CCM$179.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and way more premium, but the Ribcor 96K is way more affordable and built around a quicker low-kick release. If weight and a mid-kick feel matter most, the Tracer wins on paper, but you're paying more than double for it.

The numbers

Weight

360g90g lighter

450g

Price

US$350

US$180US$170 cheaper

Curves

3 options1 more

2 options

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want a mid-kick stick and shoot off the load rather than the toe
•You need a P90TM or P92 curve, since the Ribcor doesn't offer them
•Shaving every gram matters and you want a true one-piece elite build

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

•You want a low kick point for faster, snap-shot style releases
•Budget is a real factor and you'd rather spend $180 than $350
•You play at the intermediate level and don't need a full senior setup

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.

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Bauer

Nexus Tracer

CCM

Ribcor 96K

Price

$399.99

$179.99 USD

Brand

Bauer

CCM

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