At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 USD and offers a much wider curve selection, but the Tacks XF Ghost White brings a higher-end carbon construction and V-Geometry taper for players who want more power transfer. The XF Ghost costs nearly twice as much, so you're paying for real performance upgrades, not just branding.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
Bauer
Nexus E3
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
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