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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a premium retail stick with mid-kick loading and flexible options, while the HZRDUS 9X4 is a pro-spec build with one fixed low-kick setup at half the price. The Tracer costs more but gives you choice in flex and curve, whereas the HZRDUS locks you into an NHL player's exact specs.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$350
US$190US$160 cheaper
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want to try different flexes (65-87) to find what suits your shot
  • You prefer a mid-kick and need curve options beyond one pattern
  • You value a lighter stick with refined puck feel for stickhandling
  • You're willing to pay for a polished retail product with warranty support

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

  • You shoot hard and can handle 105 flex with a low-kick release
  • You want a genuine pro-spec layup at a fraction of retail cost
  • You're comfortable with Forsberg's exact curve (TC4) and setup
  • Budget is your main concern and you don't need options

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

Price
$399.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
105
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
TC4
Shaft shape
Oval
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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