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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Pro Blackout Green Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built around a pure mid-kick release, while the Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection with a hybrid kick that suits more shooting styles.

The numbers

Weight
360g5g lighter
365g
Price
CA$400
CA$180CA$220 cheaper
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want a dedicated mid-kick stick and prioritize shot velocity over versatility
  • You need the lightest possible build at the elite level
  • You prefer an oval shaft contour for stickhandling feel

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite

  • Budget matters and you want elite-level carbon without spending CA$400
  • You want a hybrid kick point that works for both wrist shots and slap shots
  • You need more curve options, especially the P29 or W03 which the Tracer does not offer

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Green Lite

Price
$399.99
$179.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
70, 80
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
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
Senior
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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