

At a glance
The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built for adult players who want a fast mid-kick release, but the HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for junior players. These two sticks are actually targeting completely different age groups, so the real comparison is whether you need a senior or junior stick.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
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