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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a premium senior stick built for serious players who want a lightweight, mid-kick platform with excellent shot feel, while the HockeyStickMan is a budget junior option that's dramatically cheaper and lighter but designed for developing players. You're really looking at different leagues here: elite senior performance versus entry-level junior equipment.

The numbers

Weight
360g
285g75g lighter
Price
CA$400
CA$120CA$280 cheaper
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You're a senior player who shoots frequently and want that responsive mid-kick loading for quick releases
  • You prefer the proven Bauer quality and three solid blade patterns that cover most playing styles
  • You value the lightweight 360g build for minimal fatigue during games

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player and need to keep costs under control
  • Your kid is still growing and you don't want to invest heavily yet
  • You want the absolute lightest stick available (285g) for a developing player to handle more easily

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Price
$399.99
$119.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
20, 30, 40
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
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
360g
285g
Level
Senior
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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