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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs CCM Ribcor Trigger 9

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Ribcor Trigger 9
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

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9

Price
$399.99
$229.99
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2024
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P29, P28
Shaft shape
Oval
Oval
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Carbon fiber
Weight
360g
370g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward

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