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CCM Tacks AS-V Pro vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Tacks AS-V Pro
CCM$259.99
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The AS-V Pro is noticeably lighter and a clear step up in performance, but the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. If budget and blade options matter most, the Blackout competes, but you will feel the 145g weight difference on the ice.

The numbers

Weight
355g145g lighter
500g
Price
CA$260
CA$80CA$180 cheaper
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the CCM Tacks AS-V Pro

  • •You want a genuinely high-performance stick that plays like pro gear
  • •You shoot off the mid or prefer a square shaft feel
  • •Weight matters to you and you want something under 360g

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • •You are on a tight budget and CA$80 is the priority
  • •You want more curve options to find the right fit for your hands
  • •You are an intermediate-level player who does not need elite materials yet

CCM

Tacks AS-V Pro

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Price
$259.99
$79.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
85, 95
55, 65
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P29, P28
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
TorayCA T1100G carbon fibre
Carbon Construction
Weight
355g
500g
Level
Senior
Intermediate
Position
Defense, Forward
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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