Building off the success of previous generations of the Advanced Series sticks, the new Nexus ADV pushes the limit as to what technology can be included in a hockey stick with innovations never before seen!
SLINGTECH: A REVOLUTIONARY BLADE TECHNOLOGY
Featuring one of the most revolutionary innovations in the history of hockey sticks, the Bauer Nexus ADV features the new Slingtech Technology, a hole found in the stick’s blade. The basic principal of Slingtech Technology and the hole in the blade is to create a slingshot effect when releasing the puck. The hole in the blade separates the blade into two independent sections that work in conjunction with each other. The top section is still & rigid which keeps the blade stiff while the bottom section is flexible, allowing the blade to bend and spring, creating the slingshot effect. The edges along the hole as well as the outer edge of the blade has been reinforced to maximize durability to maintain an elite level feel, performance & durability.
ER SPINE TECHNOLOGY: A 5-SIDED SHAFT GEOMETRY
Continuing with the Bauer Nexus ADV Hockey Stick’s innovations, we see the first ever 5-Sided Hockey Stick Shaft. Bauer’s ER Spine Technology. This new shaft geometry is designed to fit the shape of the palm of your hand which maximizes feel, comfort & control. Excess carbon fiber layers have also been removed within the key loading areas which reduces the stick’s overall weight, while creating a faster energy transfer through your hands, down through the shaft and towards the blade. This shaft geometry in conjunction with Bauer’s Advanced Carbon Layering creates the lightest NEXUS stick ever made coming in at only 365 grams.
As an enthusiast deeply involved in hockey equipment innovation and technology, let's break down the concepts in the article about the Bauer Nexus ADV hockey stick:
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Slingtech Technology:
- This innovation involves a hole in the blade, dividing it into two distinct sections for a unique puck release effect.
- The upper section remains rigid, ensuring blade stiffness.
- The lower section is flexible, allowing for bending and spring action to create a slingshot effect when shooting.
- Reinforcements along the hole and outer blade edges ensure durability without compromising performance.
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ER Spine Technology (5-Sided Shaft Geometry):
- This marks the introduction of a 5-sided shaft design in hockey sticks by Bauer.
- The shape of the shaft aligns with the palm's natural contours, enhancing feel, comfort, and control.
- Removal of excess carbon fiber layers in key areas reduces the stick's weight.
- This reduction in weight enables faster energy transfer from the hands through the shaft to the blade.
- When combined with Bauer's Advanced Carbon Layering, this technology creates the lightest NEXUS stick, weighing only 365 grams.
The Nexus ADV seems to represent a significant leap in hockey stick innovation, focusing on enhancing performance through both blade and shaft design. The Slingtech Technology's slingshot effect aims to improve shooting dynamics, while the ER Spine Technology focuses on optimizing the shaft for superior control and feel. The amalgamation of these innovations signifies Bauer's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in hockey equipment to benefit players' performance on the ice.
