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CCM Tacks AS-V Pro vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Tacks AS-V Pro
CCM$259.99
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The AS-V Pro is noticeably lighter, built from proper pro-grade carbon, and designed for adult players who want real performance. The Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, but it's a junior stick with a heavier build and vague material specs.

The numbers

Weight
355g95g lighter
450g
Price
CA$260
CA$70CA$190 cheaper
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the CCM Tacks AS-V Pro

  • •You are a senior player, full stop, this stick is not built for junior sizing
  • •You want a lightweight pro-grade stick that holds up under hard shooting
  • •You prefer a mid kick for loading up slap shots and wrist shots from distance

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • •You are buying for a junior player on a budget
  • •Your junior player switches curves often and wants variety to experiment
  • •You need to keep costs down and durability matters more than elite performance

CCM

Tacks AS-V Pro

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$259.99
$69.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2023
2025
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
85, 95
40, 50
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
450g
Level
Senior
Junior
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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