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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer is noticeably lighter and comes with a more refined shaft feel, but the Blackout Blue Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If budget and pattern variety matter more than a few grams, the HSM stick makes a strong case.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$180CA$220 cheaper
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want the lightest possible stick and every gram counts
  • You prefer an oval shaft shape for better hand grip and stickhandling comfort
  • You're set on the P90TM pattern, which the HSM doesn't carry

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • You want an elite-level mid-kick stick without spending CA$400
  • You need more curve options, especially the P29 or W03
  • You shoot 80 or 90 flex and want a true flex option at that range without going custom

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite

Price
$399.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
365g
Level
Senior
Senior
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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