Bauer Pulse vs CCM Tacks XF

Pick the Bauer Pulse

• •You want a lighter, elite-tier stick and the hybrid kick point sounds like your game
• •You need flex options closer to game weight (77, 87)
• •Puck feel and blade feedback matter as much as shot power

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

• •Budget is the deciding factor and you want a solid mid-kick stick for under $230 USD
• •You are a power shooter who loads through the mid-shaft and wants a proven feel
• •You want flex options in the lower range (40, 50, 55) that the Pulse does not offer