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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a premium senior stick built for shot velocity with a mid-kick and lighter weight, while the Value Blackout is a junior stick at a fraction of the price with more blade pattern options and a low kick. You're looking at a $330+ price gap and a completely different player level here, so this is really about budget versus performance needs.

The numbers

Weight
360g90g lighter
450g
Price
CA$400
CA$70CA$330 cheaper
Curves
3 options
8 options5 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You're a senior player who shoots a lot and want a mid-kick that loads easily for quick releases
  • You need the lighter 360g weight for faster hands and less fatigue during games
  • You prefer the premium feel of ACL 2.0 carbon with better puck control

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • You're shopping for a junior player and budget is the priority
  • Your kid needs to try different blade curves (8 options available)
  • You want a low-kick release that suits a more defensive or slower-paced playing style
  • You expect growth and don't want to invest heavily in equipment yet

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

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$399.99
$69.99
Brand
Bauer
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Carbon Construction
Weight
360g
450g
Level
Senior
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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