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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs Warrior Covert QR6 Team

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Covert QR6 Team
Warrior$129.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer is noticeably lighter and built with premium carbon, but the Covert QR6 Team is way more affordable and has a much wider curve selection. The main trade-off is elite-tier performance and mid-kick loading versus a budget-friendly low-kick option better suited to a quick release game.

The numbers

Weight
360g
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Price
US$350
US$130US$220 cheaper
Curves
3 options
6 options3 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • •You rely on a mid-kick loading for slap shots and hard wrist shots
  • •You want a lighter, premium build and are willing to pay for it
  • •The P28, P90TM, or P92 curves already work for you

Pick the Warrior Covert QR6 Team

  • •You play a shoot-first game built around a fast, low-kick release
  • •You are on a tight budget and do not need a top-tier layup
  • •You want more curve options to dial in your exact pattern preference

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

Warrior

Covert QR6 Team

Price
$399.99
$129.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Mid-Range
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
55, 65, 70, 75, 85, 95, 105
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
W03, W88, W01, W28, W05, W02
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Minimus Carbon 25, P.L. 188
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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