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Bauer Pulse vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Pulse
Bauer$459.99
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$239.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is noticeably lighter at 345g and gives you a hybrid kick point that blends mid and low kick benefits in one stick, while the Tacks XF is a straightforward mid-kick power player's tool with way more flex options to choose from. The Pulse costs slightly more but you're paying for that weight savings and the fusion technology, whereas the Tacks gives you pure mid-kick performance without gimmicks.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$240US$150 cheaper
Curves
4 options1 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want the lightest stick available and need that weight advantage
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that loads like a mid-kick but releases like a low-kick
  • You value puck feel and control over pure power output
  • You need specific flex options between 65-87

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • You want more flex choices, especially in the lower range for younger or slower players
  • You prefer a traditional mid-kick with no learning curve
  • You're a pure power shooter who doesn't need hybrid tech
  • You like the limited white colorway aesthetic

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Bauer

Pulse

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

Price
$459.99
$239.99 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

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