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Bauer Nexus E50 Pro vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

Nexus E50 Pro
Bauer$239.99
Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
CCM$239.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E50 Pro is way more affordable and gives you more flex options, while the Tacks XF Ghost White LE leans into pure shot power with Helicoid blade tech for added accuracy. If control and value matter more than prestige, the Bauer wins; if you want elite power transfer and a head-turning colourway, the CCM makes its case.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$200US$40 cheaper
US$240
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E50 Pro

  • You want a proven mid-kick stick without spending top dollar
  • You play centre or two-way forward and value pass feel over raw power
  • You need flex options beyond a single number to match your game

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

  • You want Helicoid blade construction for sharper shot accuracy
  • The limited white colourway matters to you and fits your budget
  • You are a power shooter who wants an elite-tier mid-kick profile

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Bauer

Nexus E50 Pro

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

Price
$239.99
$239.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
70, 77, 87
30
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
P28, P29
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon fibre
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
385g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Defense, Forward
N/A

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