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Bauer Nexus Sync vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$399.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection, while the Tacks XF Ghost costs $60 more and keeps things simple with a limited colourway and fewer blade options. If puck feel and value matter, the Sync wins on paper; if you want raw mid-kick power and don't mind the price, the Ghost delivers.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$340US$60 cheaper
US$400
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You want the best puck feedback available in a Nexus build
  • You need specific curves like P88, P92, or P92M
  • Budget matters and $340 is already a stretch

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • You are a power shooter who lives and dies by mid-kick loading
  • You want more flex options, especially finer increments like 55 or 70
  • You want something visually distinct with the limited white finish

Bauer

Nexus Sync

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Price
$339.99 USD
$399.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
30, 50, 65, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P29 +1/4", P28 +1/4", P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Elite, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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