

At a glance
The AS-V Pro is noticeably lighter and built with premium materials, but the Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If budget is tight, the price gap is hard to ignore, but you will feel the difference in weight and responsiveness.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks AS-V Pro
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
CCM
Tacks AS-V Pro
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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