Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost

Bauer$239.99

CCM$449.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E50 Pro is way more affordable and still a legitimate mid-kick performer, but the Tacks XF Ghost gives you a much wider flex selection, more curve options, and a noticeably lighter, higher-grade build. If budget matters, the gap between these two is hard to ignore at nearly double the price for the Ghost.

The numbers

Weight

385g

375g10g lighter

Price

CA$240CA$210 cheaper

CA$450

Curves

2 options

3 options1 more

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro

•You want a capable mid-kick stick without spending $400+
•You play centre or two-way forward and prioritize feel and consistency over raw pop
•The P92 or P28 covers your shot and you don't need more options

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

•You want elite-tier materials and a more explosive mid-kick release
•You need a specific flex that falls between standard options, the Ghost covers far more ground there
•You shoot from multiple zones and want a blade engineered specifically to pair with the mid-kick release

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

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Bauer

Nexus E50 Pro

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost

Price

$239.99

$449.99

Brand

Bauer

CCM

Year