At a glance
The Tacks XF 70 gives you a familiar square shaft and mid kick power at a budget price, while the HSM Blackout is noticeably lighter, way more affordable in Canada, and offers a much wider curve selection for junior players. The main trade-off is shot feel and curve variety versus cost.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior
CCM
Tacks XF 70
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout - Junior
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