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Bauer Nexus E4 vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Nexus E4
Bauer$159.99 USD
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$239.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E4 is way more affordable at $160 versus $400, but the Tacks XF Ghost White LE is an elite-tier stick with a much wider flex selection and premium materials. If budget matters, the E4 gets you into a solid hybrid-kick stick, but the Ghost White delivers a noticeably more powerful mid-kick experience for serious shooters.

The numbers

Weight
430g
Price
US$160US$80 cheaper
US$240
Curves
3 options
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

  • You want a capable hybrid-kick stick without spending $400
  • You prefer a square shaft with a dampened, forgiving puck feel
  • You are still developing your shot and do not need elite-tier performance

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • You are a power shooter who loads the stick hard and wants a true mid-kick response
  • You need a specific flex that the E4 does not offer, like 55, 65, or 85
  • You want elite construction and are comfortable paying the premium for it

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Nexus E4

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Price
$159.99 USD
$239.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Elite
Flex options
40
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92
P29 +1/4", P28 +1/4", P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
15K Carbon Fiber
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
430g
N/A
Level
Performance, Intermediate
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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