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Bauer Nexus Tracer vs Warrior Novium 2

Nexus Tracer
Bauer$399.99
Novium 2
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tracer is noticeably lighter and has a better shaft grip, but the Novium 2 is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If weight savings and premium feel matter most, you pay for it; if you want solid mid-kick performance without spending top dollar, the Novium 2 delivers.

The numbers

Weight
360g57g lighter
417g
Price
US$350
US$210US$140 cheaper
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

  • You want the lightest possible stick and every gram counts to you
  • You prefer an oval shaft for better hand grip and stickhandling comfort
  • You are set on P28, P92, or P90TM and do not need other options

Pick the Warrior Novium 2

  • You want to save roughly CA$190 and still get elite-tier carbon
  • You need more curve variety, especially the M03 or W88 options unavailable on the Tracer
  • You are a lower-flex player since the Novium 2 goes down to 40 flex while the Tracer bottoms out at 65

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

Warrior

Novium 2

Price
$399.99
$209.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
Warrior
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 66, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P90TM, P92
W03, W28, W88, W90TM, M03
Shaft shape
Oval
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0 carbon fiber
Minimus 25 Carbon
Weight
360g
417g
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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