Bauer Nexus ADV Intermediate Hockey Stick
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The Nexus ADV just redefined what a hockey stick looks like. Weighing in at only 365 grams, it’s not only the lightest Nexus stick ever created, it's loaded with truly revolutionary technologies that provide a level of performance and feel you've never experienced before. Although all Nexus sticks are designed to load and release shots with ease, new Nexus ADV Technologies SLINGTECH and ER SPINE TECH further enhance these characteristics.
SLINGTECH Blade
The hole in the blade is called SLINGTECH and creates a slingshot effect when releasing the puck.
With this innovation Bauer has created two separate blade sections with different properties that work together while loading and releasing shots. The result is that the blade does the work, making it easier to load and release the puck with added acceleration. The two different sections hug the puck for better control.
ER SPINE Tech Shaft
ER SPINE technology reduces weight and creates a faster transfer of energy to the blade. The five-sided geometry improves the performance by removing excess carbon fiber layers in the key loading area.
The Nexus ADV uses a new five-sided shaft geometry to improve performance. By changing the geometry of the shaft, Bauer was able to remove excess carbon fiber layers in the key loading area of the stick while maintaining a standard Nexus mid-kick point. This new technology reduces weight and creates a faster transfer of energy to the blade. Also, it makes it easier to lean into the stick to load and release shots with less effort. The main benefits of the shape are that it’s designed to contour to the palm of the player’s hand to maximize feel and control.
Hockey Player Stick Sizing & Information Guide
Selecting the right stick for you.
When it comes to sizing a Hockey Stick, the length tends to be a preference. Sticks come in Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Youth lengths with corresponding flex options. You will need to consider your weight and height or the person you are buying for in order to choose the correct size. Intermediate, Junior, and Youth hockey sticks will have smaller shaft dimensions, making them easier for young players to hold and control.
A stick can always be cut down in length, and will usually be cut down for kids. However, selecting a hockey stock too long in length or the wrong flex can hinder performance. For kids, junior, intermediate and senior all come in roughly standards length. In some cases, each Junior flex will be a different length of stick. Look at each and compare the height of the player you are buying for.
Flex can be tricky to pick as every hockey player is different and has their own preference. You can think of flex numbers as pounds of force. Having too stiff or too whippy a stick can hinder performance in their own ways.
Personalizing your stick length.
As mentioned before, length is very much personal preference. To determine a benchmark height, stand with your shoes off and the stick against your body with the toe on the ground. As a general rule of thumb we recommend sticks to come up to between your mouth and nose. For kids, or players who are still growing, the maximum height we recommend is eye level.
Mark the shaft of the stick where the height is desired and cut it down to length. Make sure to re-insert the plug from the top to prevent an open composite end at the top of your stick.
When cutting a stick down, keep in mind that the shorter you cut a stick, the stiffer it becomes. As a general rule, a stick increases 3% in stiffness for every inch cut off. If you are unsure how much you want to cut off, take the least amount first so that you can always cut more if necessary. Cutting the stick multiple times will not affect the sticks construction.
Information to Consider
Flex Options
Players want to be able to fully flex the stick. If a stick is too soft, the resulting shot will be inaccurate and weak. If a stick is too stiff, there will be no power behind the shot. Think of the flex number as pounds of force. This is the number of pounds that need to be put into the stick to fully flex it.
Curve Options
In most cases, sticks are offered in multiple blade curve pattern options. Please refer to our blade pattern charts for more information regarding the patterns available.
Kick Point Options
A Mid-kick stick will have a stiffer taper so that it flexes more in the middle of the shaft. These sticks have a longer loading time but offer a more powerful shot, perfect for players taking a lot of slap shots.
A Low-kick stick will have a stiffer middle of the shaft and softer taper so that it flexes at the bottom of the shaft closer to the blade. These sticks will have a much quicker release perfect for quick snap shots and writs shots.
