Apr 2026
Tracer is weak
My son like the light stick and puck handling. This is our 3rd or 4th TRacer in two years because they break very easily. Wish they made these more durable for the $360+ price tag.
Bauer · Nexus
NEXUS TRACER
Kick point
Mid
Weight
360g
Ages
Sr · Int · Jr · Yth
Rating
★ 2.9 (63)
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REVIEWS.
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The pattern
The Bauer Nexus Tracer offers excellent shot performance and lightweight feel that players love, but suffers from severe durability issues with widespread shaft and blade failures occurring within weeks to months of purchase. Multiple reviewers report breaking 2-4 sticks in short timeframes during normal play, with failures commonly occurring at the shaft-blade junction, kick point, and blade delamination, making the $350+ price point difficult to justify given the poor longevity.
Pros
- +Excellent shot quality
- +Lightweight feel
- +Great stickhandling
- +Strong shot power
- +Good stickhandling
Cons
- −Shaft breaks easily
- −Blade delamination
- −Short warranty period
- −Short lifespan
- −Poor warranty coverage
Mar 2026
Scary at first
I bought this stick at $350, I hadn’t spent that much on a stick in a while. The thing broke 2 weeks in on 3rd skate, from a shot block. The swap out for a replacement was easy, just picked another off the shelf. No more than 5 minutes in the store. Had this stick now 3 months and I’ve had no issues.
Feb 2026
Dec 2025
Bauer Nexus Tracer Grip Composite Hockey Stick
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FROM THE INTERNET.
YTBauer Nexus Tracer Hockey Stick | Product Overview
Pure Hockey
# Bauer Nexus Tracer Hockey Stick Review Summary Bob from Pure Hockey reviews the 2024 Bauer Nexus Tracer, highlighting its premium monocom construction, advanced carbon layering 2.0 technology, and optimized mid-kick point that delivers improved acceleration and power. Key features include the unique five-sided geometry for better hand control, a repositioned balance point that makes the stick feel lighter, and updated ConnectTech blade technology that enhances puck feel and durability. The Tracer comes in at 360G and represents a solid upgrade in the Nexus lineup with refined energy transfer and shot performance.
YTThis stick made me SHOOT HARDER! (Bauer Nexus Tracer Review)
The Hockey Shop
# Bauer Nexus Tracer Review Summary The reviewer praises the Nexus Tracer as a sharp-looking stick with an attractive black and blue color scheme, featuring a flashy white chrome top that can be easily covered with tape if desired. While the stick's aesthetics are superior to its predecessor (the Nexus Sink), the reviewer's only minor complaint is the logo placement on the sides during stick-handling. The review indicates Bauer delivered a solid product without major reinvention, though the full performance verdict appears to continue in the testing portion not fully captured in this transcript excerpt.
YT
Bauer Nexus Tracer Stick vs Trigger 9 Pro, QR6 Pro, FT7 Pro, Proto R, Hyperlite 2, FT Ghost & 9X3
Hockey Tutorial
# Summary The reviewers discuss comparing the Bauer Nexus Tracer against several top-end sticks (Trigger 9 Pro, QR6 Pro, FT7 Pro, and others), noting that kick point differences (low, mid, hybrid) are becoming less important to players than overall performance and aesthetics. They plan to evaluate each stick's standout features and durability concerns, starting with the CCM Trigger 9 Pro, which they highlight for its exceptional grip and quick release capabilities.
