At a glance
The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, with a much wider curve selection including junior flexes. The Tacks XF Ghost costs $60 more USD and skips junior sizing, but brings a stiffer mid-section that some players say produces a snappier, more explosive release.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost
Bauer
Nexus Sync
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost
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