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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a fully specced-out senior stick with a known weight, material, and shaft shape, but you're paying CA$400 for it. The HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable at CA$180 and offers a hybrid kick point, but key specs like weight and material are missing, so you're buying somewhat blind.

The numbers

Weight
360g
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Price
CA$400
CA$180CA$220 cheaper
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • •You want a mid-kick stick with a proven, lightweight build you can trust
  • •You play at the senior level and need senior flex options (65 to 87)
  • •Puck feel and shaft grip are priorities for your game

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • •You're an intermediate-level player or buying for one
  • •Budget matters and you want to save over CA$200
  • •A hybrid kick point fits your shot style better than a pure mid-kick

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Price
$399.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
55, 65
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P08, P71, P86, T27
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
Intermediate
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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