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CCM Ribcor 96K vs CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

Ribcor 96K
CCM$179.99 USD
Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
CCM$239.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Ribcor 96K is way more affordable at $180 and noticeably lighter with a low kick point built for quick releases, while the Tacks XF Ghost White LE is a $60 more expensive youth-only mid-kick stick with a much narrower flex selection. Most players choosing between these two will feel the kick point difference immediately on wrist shots.

The numbers

Weight
450g
Price
US$180US$60 cheaper
US$240
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

  • You want fast wrist shot releases without loading up a full shot
  • You are a performance or intermediate player on a budget
  • You want flex options across multiple stiffness levels

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

  • You are buying specifically for a youth player who wants elite mid-kick power
  • The limited white colourway matters to you or the player
  • You prioritize Helicoid blade tech and V-Geometry taper over quick release feel

CCM

Ribcor 96K

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

Price
$179.99 USD
$239.99 USD
Brand
CCM
CCM
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Performance
Flex options
55, 65, 75, 85
30
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29
P28, P29
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon Fiberglass Blend
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
Weight
450g
N/A
Level
Performance, Intermediate
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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