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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs Warrior Alpha LX3

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Alpha LX3
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built around a pure mid-kick release, but the Alpha LX3 is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve and flex selection with a hybrid kick that suits more shooting styles. Most players will feel the $140 USD price gap immediately.

The numbers

Weight
360g39g lighter
399g
Price
US$350
US$210US$140 cheaper
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want the lightest possible stick and weight savings matter to you
  • You shoot primarily off a mid-kick load and want that release optimized
  • You prefer an oval shaft shape for stickhandling comfort

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3

  • Budget is a real factor and you want elite-level carbon without the elite price
  • You need a specific flex under 65 or want more curve options to choose from
  • You like a hybrid kick that gives you flexibility between wrist shots and slap shots

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

Warrior

Alpha LX3

Price
$399.99
$209.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 63, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
W03, W28, W88, W90TM
Shaft shape
Oval
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Minimus 6 Carbon Fiber
Weight
360g
399g
Level
Senior
Elite, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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