whats better than Bauer nexus for defenseman

[number59 0]

I have a bauer nexus 7000 105 flex mid kick with pm9 blade.   Im looking for a new stick for under $150 that can take slap shot beatings. Also what is the next step from a pm9 ( a little more curve)? Im open to any brand. Im a 240 lb 6'3" guy also. 

[sss1987 55]

Try a P88 for a bit more curve..but nothing "crazy".

Perhaps try a Bauer S180 for your budget..

 

I recently went from a Nexus N8000 to a Supreme S180..im absolutely in love with the supreme!  

[Zac911 317]

On 5/15/2016 at 6:23 PM, number59 said:

I have a bauer nexus 7000 105 flex mid kick with pm9 blade.   Im looking for a new stick for under $150 that can take slap shot beatings. Also what is the next step from a pm9 ( a little more curve)? Im open to any brand. Im a 240 lb 6'3" guy also. 

Changing to a pattern with a higher lie like p88 lie 6 might really throw you off.  If you want more curve try something like a p92L5 or a TC2.5 -  Easier to transition to a new curve with a similar lie than a pattern with a higher lie.

[sss1987 55]

The P88 has a load of rocker on the heel- its something that should be quite easy to adjust to. I've always found it plays lower in lie then say like a P92.

 

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12 hours ago, Zac911 said:

Changing to a pattern with a higher lie like p88 lie 6 might really throw you off.  If you want more curve try something like a p92L5 or a TC2.5 -  Easier to transition to a new curve with a similar lie than a pattern with a higher lie.

 

 

Zac are you a representative for True. If so, ive always wanted to try a True stick, but no one stocks them here in the UK :(

[sss1987 55]

Just seen True does have a UK distributor in Birmingham UK albeit i've never seen True sticks in any stores :S

[Bbd94 26]

I would pick up a high end stick that's discounted, like an Easton HTX or an MX3. I don't have the HTX but I have a V9 and it seems pretty durable. The MX3 is just a tank IMO.

[GQRDY 24]

I use the Sherwood T90, really solid for the price also the t100, t120 are pretty good to.

[MrData 93]

On 2016-05-15 at 6:23 PM, number59 said:

I have a bauer nexus 7000 105 flex mid kick with pm9 blade.   Im looking for a new stick for under $150 that can take slap shot beatings. Also what is the next step from a pm9 ( a little more curve)? Im open to any brand. Im a 240 lb 6'3" guy also. 

 

If you're looking to try something different in the same lie, here are the other patterns we offer in Lie 5:

 

-BM19 Sakic (probably the next step up from a PM9 - not as deep as the Backstrom)

-BC92 Backstrom

-BM12 Iginla (closed and mild like the PM9, but more of a mid instead of a mid-heel)

-BC01/BC10 Hossa/Russell Pro (pretty radical change from the PM9 - big pure toe curve)

 

We also have a few patterns in left handed only:

 

-BC02 Salvador

-BC07 Ronning

-BC17 Edmondson

-BC21 Gusev

-BC22 Kaberle

 

Let me know if you'd like some pics.