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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter, built for senior players, and priced at a premium, while the Blackout Blue Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection but is strictly a junior stick. These two sticks are not really competing for the same player.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$120CA$280 cheaper
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You are a senior-level player who wants a top-end, lightweight mid-kick stick
  • You value puck feel and shaft ergonomics in a high-performance build
  • You can justify the premium price for elite-tier materials and construction

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player on a budget
  • Your junior player wants more curve variety to experiment with shot mechanics
  • You want solid mid-kick performance without spending three times the price

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Price
$399.99
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
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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