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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built with higher-grade carbon, but the FakeWoodTwigs stick is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection with heavy customization options. If shot feel and weight matter most, the Tracer wins, but if you want options and value, FakeWoodTwigs is hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight
360g15g lighter
375g
Price
US$350
US$145US$205 cheaper
Curves
3 options
13 options10 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want a lighter, premium-grade stick for a faster mid-kick release
  • You play senior and need a stick built for elite-level performance
  • You prefer a proven brand with warranty backing

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

  • You want to save roughly $200 USD without sacrificing a carbon build
  • You need a specific blade pattern since 13 options beats 3 by a wide margin
  • You want a customized stick with grip, texture, and name printing options built in

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

FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

Price
$399.99
$145.00 USD
Brand
Bauer
FakeWoodTwigs
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
50, 55, 60, 65
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P92, P92M, P28, P28M, P86, P88, P77, PM9, P90TM, P91, P02, P08, P14
Shaft shape
Oval
Round
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Carbon
Weight
360g
375g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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