2014 Bauer Nexus 1n

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Player Info:

C/D Adult League on the ice 3-5 times per week  6 ft 220 lbs playing center and wing. 

Specs:

87 flex rh p92 Curve Matte Finish Cut down 2 Inches 

Durability:

I got this stick in a 2 pack on eBay 3 months ago. I’m still on the first one with no real signs of damage. I have a small chip on the bottom of my blade and some scratches on the shaft. No worries. 9/10

Flex Profile: This is the BEST attribute of this stick in my opinion. It may be my shot mechanics but this stick launches pucks the best for me. It is kind of whippy even though I got the stick in 87 flex and cut it down. I usually buy 75 flex sticks and I feel like this stick is just as whippy. In case you haven’t gotten the impression, I really like whippy sticks. The fact that this stick is extremely whippy and gives off a ton of pop is a win win for me. 10/10

Blade Feel:

This is Bauer’s unifying charecterisc in my opinion. They go with what works for blade feel, slightly dampened but lots of pop when the puck launches off your stick. I think Bauer should continue to tweak the blades to get that next innovation. I know this is a model behind the current iteration but I haven’t seen any Great Leap Forward from Bauer in blade feel. I saw the new 1S blade in the IW review and I think Bauer is getting on board with advancing blade design. 9/10

Weight/Balance/Finish:

This is like any high end stick it’s super light and has a good feel in the hands. I usually go with a grip finish but the lack of grip options for the deal lead me to the matte finish. I like it, I thought it was going to be tough to get used to but there was little to no adjustment switching finish. The balance is on point and the stick feels great firing snappers and wrist shots mostly. 10/10

Stickhandling/Shooting/Passing

I feel like most of this is mechanics. My stick is cut down and that helps me with stickhandling and keeping low. The stick is good for launching passes but as far as receiving passes the puck doesn’t exactly stick to the blade. Shooting is great for this stick, for me it is whippy and fires off snappers and quick wristers with ease, my previous stick was the same gen 1x and a warrior qrl and have to say this stick works better for my shot than both of those low kicks. 9/10

Conclusion: 47/50

I really enjoy this stick. I liked my previous 2 sticks, they were low kick sticks and this mid to lower kick stick works better for my shooting and playing style. I would advise anyone with a low kick stick who isn’t 100% satasified or is looking to experiment to give a stick like the 1n a try.