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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is a premium retail stick with a mid-kick, lightweight build and multiple curve options, while the HZRDUS 9X4 is a pro stock stick with a low kick fixed at one flex for half the price. The Tracer gives you customization and a forgiving mid-kick feel, but the HZRDUS is genuinely cheaper and built to the exact spec an NHL player uses.

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 a mid-kick that loads easily for a harder shot without timing it perfectly
  • You need curve or flex options because your preference isn't locked into one style
  • Budget allows for a premium stick and you value the latest carbon tech

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Mark Scheifele

  • You shoot hard and fast and prefer a low kick for quick releases
  • You're fine with one fixed flex and curve pattern
  • You want genuine pro spec gear at a fraction of retail price

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 Mark Scheifele

Price
$399.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
100
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
TC2.5
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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