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Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost

Nexus E50 Pro
Bauer$239.99
Tacks XF Ghost
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
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

Bauer

Nexus E50 Pro

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost

Price
$239.99
$449.99
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
70, 77, 87
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29, P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon fibre
Nanolite Shield, Sigma ST2X
Weight
385g
375g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Defense, Forward
Forward, Defense

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