Bauer Nexus Tracer vs CCM Ribcor Trigger 9

Bauer$399.99

CCM$229.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer is noticeably lighter and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Trigger 9 is way more affordable and delivers a faster low-kick release for forwards who shoot in stride. If you shoot mostly wrist shots and snap shots off the rush, the kick point difference will matter more than the 10g weight gap.

The numbers

Weight

360g10g lighter

370g

Price

CA$400

CA$230CA$170 cheaper

Curves

3 options1 more

2 options

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want a mid-kick for loaded wrist shots and slapshots
•You need P90TM or P92 curves, which the Trigger 9 does not offer
•Budget is not a concern and you want a top-tier elite build

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9

•You are a forward who shoots quickly off the rush and needs the fastest possible release
•You want to save CA$170 and still get a proven pro-lineage stick
•You shoot primarily snap shots and wrist shots rather than slapshots

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 Trigger 9

Price

$399.99

$229.99

Brand

Bauer

CCM

Year