At a glance
The Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection, while the Nexus Tracer delivers a refined mid-kick feel with a purpose-built shaft shape backed by a major brand. If budget and versatility matter, the Blackout is the harder choice to argue against.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype
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