

At a glance
The Nexus Tracer is a premium elite stick that's 5g lighter with a mid-kick for snappy releases, while the HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and aimed at intermediate players with a low-kick and more curve options. You're essentially choosing between top-tier performance versus budget-friendly play and learning.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
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