CCM Tacks XF 70 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

CCM$119.99 USD

HockeyStickMan$149.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF 70 is a full-size recreational stick built for traditional feel and mid-range power, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a lighter junior stick with way more curve options. The key trade-off is that the Tacks XF 70 is heavier and locked into two blade patterns, but the Pro Blackout is 78 grams lighter and gives you five different curves to choose from.

The numbers

Weight

478g

400g78g lighter

Price

US$120

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Curves

2 options

5 options3 more

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70

•You're an adult or taller player who wants a proven mid-kick platform at entry-level pricing
•You prefer the familiar square shaft design most players have used for years
•You're choosing between just two common curves like P28 or P29

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

•You need maximum lightness and are a junior player or prefer extra lite feel
•You want significantly more blade pattern flexibility with five options instead of two
•You're willing to go with a less-known brand to save weight and get more curve selection

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

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CCM

Tacks XF 70

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

Price

$119.99 USD

$149.99

Brand

CCM

HockeyStickMan

Year