Bauer Nexus Tracer vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Bauer$399.99

TaggsHockey$184.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer is a polished elite stick with a trusted brand behind it, but the ACTN3 is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection. If budget and customization matter to you, the ACTN3 is hard to ignore at less than half the price.

The numbers

Weight

360g

345g15g lighter

Price

CA$400

CA$185CA$215 cheaper

Curves

3 options

9 options6 more

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want a proven brand with established quality control and warranty support
•You prefer an oval shaft shape for a more contoured, locked-in hand feel
•You already know you want P28, P90TM, or P92 and don't need other options

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

•You want to save significant money without giving up a lightweight, high-carbon build
•You shoot a less common curve like Lidstrom, Modano, or Kane and need those options
•You want a stick built specifically to your flex and grip preferences rather than off-the-shelf specs

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

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price

$399.99

$184.99

Brand

Bauer

TaggsHockey

Year