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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$150.00 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built with better materials, but the FakeWoodTwigs is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection with serious customization options. If you want a polished, game-ready stick right out of the box, the Tracer wins, but if you want to dial in exactly what you shoot with at a fraction of the price, FakeWoodTwigs is worth a look.

The numbers

Weight
360g35g lighter
395g
Price
US$350
US$150US$200 cheaper
Curves
3 options
13 options10 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want a lightweight, high-performance stick with proven mid-kick loading
  • You prefer an oval shaft that actually fits your hands better
  • You trust name-brand construction and want it shipped and ready to play

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick

  • You want to save $200 USD and customize your setup from grip to curve
  • You shoot with a pattern the Tracer does not offer (there are 13 to choose from)
  • You want a low kick point for quicker releases off the hands

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick

Price
$399.99
$150.00 USD
Brand
Bauer
FakeWoodTwigs
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
65, 70, 77, 87, 95, 102, 112
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
395g
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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