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Bauer Pulse vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$399.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse gives you a hybrid kick point and noticeably lighter feel at a slightly lower price, while the Tacks XF Ghost leans into pure mid-kick power with a much wider flex selection. If kick point feel and weight matter most, these two sticks land in meaningfully different places.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390US$10 cheaper
US$400
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want a stick that blends mid and low kick in one, not a pure mid
  • You prioritize a lighter stick and better documented blade variety
  • You want a proven warranty baseline and a lower price point

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • You are a power shooter who wants a dedicated mid-kick and nothing else
  • You need a lower flex option, since it goes down to 40 flex
  • The limited white colourway matters to you and you are okay paying full price with less spec transparency

Bauer

Pulse

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Price
$459.99
$399.99 USD
Brand
Bauer
CCM
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
P29 +1/4", P28 +1/4", P90TM
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
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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