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CCM JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost

JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth
CCM$219.99 USD
Tacks XF Ghost
CCM$449.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth costs about half as much as the Tacks XF Ghost and comes in a lighter youth size, but you're getting a hybrid kick instead of the Ghost's specialized mid-kick design. The Ghost is a full senior stick built for players who live in the mid-range and need that explosive mid-section release, while the JetSpeed is more of a do-everything stick at a budget-friendly price.

The numbers

Weight
375g
Price
US$220US$180 cheaper
US$400
Curves
2 options
3 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth

  • You want to spend under $250 and don't need a senior-sized stick
  • You shoot from everywhere and like having kick point flexibility instead of one narrow sweet spot
  • You prefer a rounder shaft feel in your hands

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

  • You're a senior player and shoot from the mid-range a lot, looking for that snappy mid-kick release
  • You can justify the extra $180 for a pro-level blade engineered specifically for mid-kick mechanics
  • You want three blade curve options instead of two

Which stick should you actually be using?

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CCM

JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost

Price
$219.99 USD
$449.99
Brand
CCM
CCM
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
20, 30
20, 30
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29
P28, P29, P90TM
Shaft shape
Round
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Sigmatex ST2X carbon + AluPli
Nanolite Shield, Sigma ST2X
Weight
N/A
375g
Level
N/A
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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