

At a glance
The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built around a mid-kick release, while the Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection with a low kick point. If shot release style and budget both matter, these two sticks pull in opposite directions.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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