Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

Bauer$399.99

HockeyStickMan$139.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer 2025 is a premium lightweight stick built for pure shot velocity with a mid-kick that loads effortlessly, while the Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a hybrid kick with tons of curve options. You're trading $260 CAD and 65 grams for versatility and price with the Blackout, or paying up for a noticeably lighter stick with a proven mid-kick design on the Tracer.

The numbers

Weight

360g65g lighter

425g

Price

CA$400

CA$140CA$260 cheaper

Curves

3 options

8 options5 more

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You're committed to a mid-kick release and want the lightest possible build for speed
•You prefer a proven Bauer design with warranty coverage and responsive blade feedback
•You shoot a lot and want that 5g weight advantage to feel the difference

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

•You want to save $260 and don't need a lightweight build to play well
•You like experimenting with different curves and want 8 blade pattern options instead of 3
•A hybrid kick point works better for your shot style than mid-kick only

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

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price

$399.99

$139.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

Year