
At a glance
The Tacks XF 70 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you two curve options with a square shaft feel, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec stick at $160 locked into one flex and one curve. Most recreational players will feel more at home with the XF 70, but the Catalyst offers a noticeably higher-end build if you can work with the fixed setup.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70
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Tacks XF 70
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves
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