Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Nexus 600 hockey stick is an excellent mid price point stick with some high end features. Like the Nexus 1000, the Nexus 600 features the Pure Shot blade profile, and the Aero Foam ll blade core. The Nexus hockey sticks focus on providing a balanced feel with a quick, effortless release.
The Nexus 600 stick features the Nexus Power Taper offering square double concave walls with a .520 taper to help increase power and control. The Nexus Mid flex profile offers a more traditional and natural release. The Nexus 600 hockey stick is a fused 2 piece made out of carbon composite for a lightweight and balanced feel.
Bauer provided the Nexus 600 stick with the Pure Shot blade profile that expands the throat to increase blade rigidity resulting in a more powerful and more accurate shot. The Aero Foam ll blade core helps improve balance and core stability. A 3K carbon blade wrap provides good durability and response.
- Heritage: New
- Level of Player: Ideal for the recreational to intermediate level player
- Construction: Fused 2-piece
- Shaft Dimensions: Squared corners/Double concavity
- Flex Point: Mid-kick
Specifications
- Construction:
- Carbon composite construction
- Fused 2-piece
- Flex Profile:
- Supreme Power Taper
- The .520 power taper boost torsional stiffness to maximize loading with less torquing and twisting for better control and precision
- Nexus Mid flex
- Engineered to provide a natural release
- Created by using a softer lower shaft and handle with a stiffer middle providing a quick, effortless release with natural power
- Supreme Power Taper
- Geometry:
- Square double concave wall
- The square double concave taper is thicker in the hosel area to work in coordination with the mid shaft deflection during powerful shot to optimize energy transfer and keeping blade aligned for accuracy
- Square double concave wall
- Grip:
- Matte finish
- Blade:
- Pure Shot Blade Profile
- The optimized blade profile increase the connection point between the blade hosel transition of the stick' reducing the amount of blade deflection or twisting
- Improved blade control from improved shot accuracy
- AERO FOAM II adds stability to the blade reducing deflection and boost accuracy
- 3K carbon blade wrap
- Pure Shot Blade Profile
- Flex: 47
- Length: 52"
