Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

Bauer$399.99

HockeyStickMan$119.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a lightweight senior stick built for elite players who want premium mid-kick performance and refined stickhandling, while the Pro Blackout Blue Lite is a budget junior stick that costs a third as much but gives up senior-level specs and flex options. The weight difference is negligible (5 grams), but the Tracer offers way more versatility in flex choices and superior blade technology designed for shot velocity.

The numbers

Weight

360g5g lighter

365g

Price

CA$400

CA$120CA$280 cheaper

Curves

3 options

5 options2 more

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You're a senior player who values a clean mid-kick release and want noticeably better puck feel through Connectech blade tech
•You need flex options in the 65-87 range for customization to your swing speed
•You're willing to pay premium pricing for a lighter, more responsive stick focused on shot accuracy

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Junior

•You're a junior player or just starting out and need to keep costs down
•You prefer more blade pattern choices (5 options vs 3)
•You're looking for basic durability without elite-level performance features

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 Blue Lite - Junior

Price

$399.99

$119.99

Brand

Bauer

HockeyStickMan

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