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Bauer Nexus Sync vs CCM Tacks XF Pro

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Tacks XF Pro
CCM$419.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, with a much wider curve selection and flex range that covers junior through senior. The Tacks XF Pro costs $45 more USD, adds 10 grams, and is senior-only, but brings a reputation for power loading and a more durable blade over time.

The numbers

Weight
365g10g lighter
375g
Price
US$340US$45 cheaper
US$385
Curves
4 options
4 options
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • •You want the best puck feel in a mid-kick stick
  • •You need junior or intermediate flex options
  • •Budget matters and you want elite performance for less

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

  • •You prioritize raw shot power and want a stick that loads well through the mid
  • •You like the P29 or P90TM blade patterns, which the Sync does not offer
  • •Blade durability over time is more important to you than weight savings

Bauer

Nexus Sync

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

Price
$339.99 USD
$419.99
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
2024
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 77, 87
75, 80, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
Nanolite Shield, Sigma STP
Weight
365g
375g
Level
Elite, Advanced
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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