At a glance
The Tacks XF 70 is noticeably lighter and built on a proper CCM platform, but the Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection. Most recreational players will feel the price gap more than the 22g weight difference.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
CCM
Tacks XF 70
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Value Blackout
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