At a glance
The Nexus Tracer is a fully documented elite stick with a known weight, materials, and a mid-kick feel, but it costs way more than the HSM Pro Blackout, which is way more affordable and offers a wider curve selection with a hybrid kick point. If you want certainty about what you're buying, the Tracer has a clear spec sheet, while the Blackout leaves weight and materials unknown.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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