Bauer Nexus Havok Senior Hockey Stick - 2022
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Intro & New Features
The Bauer Nexus Havok hockey stick is an exclusive model to Source for Sports that aims to provide elite performance at an affordable price. This hockey stick comes with some of Bauer’s best technologies, including Nexus’ signature ER Spine, 15K carbon fibre in the shaft and blade, and a Dual Cell Bridge core blade. With this iteration, Bauer continues to develop more options for players who love the balance of power and agility that the mid kick Nexus line offers.
Stick Profile
With the 2022 season, Nexus officially takes the position of Bauer’s mid kick hockey stick line. The Nexus Havok is designed to be well-balanced in terms of its performance and price point. As it stood before, Nexus’ mid kick focused a lot on bridging the gap between nimble play and powerful shots. The Nexus Havok features an enhanced feel, dynamic release, and easier flex, all elements from both traditional low and mid/high kick hockey sticks.
Shaft Construction
The shaft of the Nexus Havok uses advanced materials to help you perform at the elite level. It is made of 15K carbon fibre and uses Nexus’ distinct ER Spine geometry, both features found in elite-level Bauer sticks. 15K carbon ensures the shaft is incredibly durable, especially at the Havoks’ price level. The ER Spine is a five-sided shaft built to allow your fingers to contour around the shaft, resulting in a better feel. This geometry is exclusive to the Nexus line.
Blade Construction
The blade features a Dual Cell Bridge core and is made with 15K carbon fibre, similar to the E5 Pro. The 15K carbon keeps the blade stiff while you shoot. Bauer connected the blade to the shaft with their High Performance (HP) mold, effectively enhancing that connection you need with your stick to take full control of the ice.
Graphics
The Nexus Havok moves away from the distinct Nexus blue to instead favour a black and metallic bronze look. The colouration is clean and will make your stick stand out from the rest of the Nexus sticks in the dressing room and on the ice.
Grip
The Nexus Havok stick uses a soft gloss grip, which works well with the ER Spine to balance control and freedom of movement for your hand.
Blade Patterns, Flex & Stick Length
The Bauer Nexus Havok Senior Hockey Stick is available in the following blade patterns: P88, P92, and P28.
P88 is a relatively traditional curve. A popular choice in the past, it excels greatly in stickhandling, quick wrist shots, and controlling snap shots.
P92 is the best blade pattern for all-around play, with a mid-curve style. It is great at handling the puck in small spaces, including face-offs.
P28 is a much more aggressive stick pattern, used often by elite players. This blade curve specializes in quick and accurate shots, but it can be a bit difficult to get used to since it is also very good at raising the puck.
87 Flex (P88, P92, P28,), L/R - 62”
77 Flex (P88, P92, P28,), L/R - 62”
70 Flex (P88, P92, P28,), L/R - 60”
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Weight | 430g |
| Flex Point | Mid Kick Point |
| Shaft Construction | 15K Carbon Fibre ER Spine |
| Blade Construction | 15K Carbon Fibre Dual Cell Bridge Core Blade Max Balance |
| Material | 15K Carbon Fibre |
| Length | 87, 77 Flex - 62" 70 Flex - 60" |
| Grip | Soft Gloss |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
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.
