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CCM Tacks XF 70 vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

Tacks XF 70
CCM$129.99 USD
RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF 70 is a heavier budget stick with a square shaft and only two curve options, while the RPG-Pro is noticeably lighter at 375g versus 478g and offers a much wider curve selection across a broader skill range. If weight and customization matter to you, the RPG-Pro wins on paper, though it lacks a USD price and has no listed cons to evaluate honestly.

The numbers

Weight
478g
375g103g lighter
Price
US$130
Curves
2 options
9 options7 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70

  • You specifically want a square shaft feel
  • You need USD pricing and want to buy locally
  • You are a beginner who wants the cheapest possible entry point

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick without paying pro-tier prices
  • You need more curve options beyond P28 and P29
  • You are an intermediate or advanced player who wants a custom-built stick at a reasonable CAD price

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CCM

Tacks XF 70

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro 375g

Price
$129.99 USD
$164.99
Brand
CCM
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Mid-Range
Mid-Range
Flex options
40, 50, 55
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
Two-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon Fiberglass Blend
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
Weight
478g
375g
Level
Recreational, Beginner
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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