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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs CCM Vizion

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Vizion
CCM$419.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is 10 grams lighter with more blade options and a mid-kick that loads easier for harder shots, but costs less and gives you real flex choices (65-87). The Vizion is built for pure speed off the blade with its ultra-low kick, but it's heavier, pricier, and only comes in two flex options with an unfamiliar handle shape.

The numbers

Weight
360g10g lighter
370g
Price
US$350US$70 cheaper
US$420
Curves
3 options1 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want more flex options to dial in your exact preference (four choices vs two)
  • You shoot from further out and value the mid-kick's loading feel for velocity
  • You prefer proven blade patterns and don't want to adjust to a new handle shape
  • Budget matters and you want elite performance for less money

Pick the CCM Vizion

  • You're a pure sniper who wants the fastest possible release from the blade
  • You're willing to pay premium price for CCM's newest low-kick platform
  • You like the idea of a lighter-feeling stick despite the 10-gram difference
  • You want to try their new asymmetrical handle design

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.

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

CCM

Vizion

Price
$399.99
$419.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P28 +1/4", P29 +1/4"
Shaft shape
Oval
5-Sided
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
AluPli (aluminum + carbon)
Weight
360g
370g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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