Bauer Nexus Tracer vs Sherwood Playrite

Bauer$399.99

Sherwood$59.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter, has a much wider curve selection, and is built for players who actually care about shot performance, while the Playrite is way more affordable and built purely for beginners who need something durable to learn on. These two sticks are not really competing for the same player.

The numbers

Weight

360g

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Price

US$350

US$60US$290 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want a responsive mid-kick release and actually notice how a stick loads
•You care about puck feel and want a quality blade connection
•You are a developing or experienced player who will use the stick's performance features

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

•You are buying a first stick for a kid or total beginner
•Budget is the main factor and performance details do not matter yet
•You expect the stick to take a beating during early learning

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.

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Bauer

Nexus Tracer

Sherwood

Playrite

Price

$399.99

$59.99 USD

Brand

Bauer

Sherwood

Year