CCM Tacks XF 70 vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

CCM$129.99 USD

HockeyStickMan$169.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF 70 is way more affordable and easier to find in the US, but the Blackout Gold Lite is noticeably lighter (113g lighter) and offers a much wider curve selection with a hybrid kick point. If budget and a traditional feel matter most, the CCM wins, but the HockeyStickMan delivers a serious performance jump for not much more money.

The numbers

Weight

478g

365g113g lighter

Price

US$130

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Curves

2 options

5 options3 more

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70

•You are a beginner or rec player who does not need a high-performance stick
•You prefer a traditional square shaft shape in your hands
•You want a mid kick point for powerful, straightforward shooting mechanics

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

•You want a noticeably lighter stick that reduces fatigue over a full game
•You want more curve options including P92 and W03 beyond just P28 and P29
•You are an intermediate player ready for a performance-tier carbon layup and hybrid kick response

CCM

Tacks XF 70

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

Price

$129.99 USD

$169.99

Brand

CCM

HockeyStickMan

Year

2025