At a glance
The Tacks XF 70 is way more affordable and built for players just getting into the game, while the Blackout Blue Lite is noticeably lighter at 365g versus 478g and brings a much wider curve selection for experienced players who want a serious performance stick. If weight and blade options matter to you, the gap between these two is significant.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite
CCM
Tacks XF 70
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Blue Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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