Nov 2025
Performs as expected
Love the Nexus line, just as good as the others in this line and price point.
Bauer · Nexus
NEXUS E40
Kick point
Mid
Weight
445g
Ages
Sr · Int
Rating
★ 3.0 (4)
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REVIEWS.
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The pattern
The Bauer Nexus E40 is a budget-friendly option that performs well for defensemen, particularly with a P28 curve, but suffers from significant durability issues. Multiple reviewers reported shaft breakage near the kick point within weeks of use, even during routine play. The stick also struggles with stickhandling due to its weight, making it poorly suited for offensive players despite being marketed as a starter stick.
Pros
- +Good for defensemen
- +Budget-friendly price
- +Good defenseman value
- +Reliable performance
Cons
- −Shaft breakage
- −Poor stickhandling
- −Heavy feel
Feb 2025
Amazing budget hockey stick
Amazing budget stock for defenseman but h don’t recommend playing this as an offenseman because it’s not very good stick handling and it has mid durability but very good for defenseman especially if you get a p28 curve!
Jan 2025
Lightweight stick but poor durability
We purchased a Senior Bauer Nexus stick for my son in December and it broke near the stick kick point 35 days later while deflecting a shot on the PK in a game. We purchased a second Bauer Nexus 6 days ago, and it broke a little lower (still above the heel) last night in practice tipping a shot. My son is a 5’10”, 160lb Bantam AA who mostly takes snap shots, for reference. I do not recommend this stick due to its low durability, even though it is a popular stick at present.
Nov 2024
Horrible for stickhandling
It lists this stick as a "starter stick" when its everything from that, the weight is too much to bear and impossible for stick handling. Will be switching to a True 9X3
