At a glance
The Tacks XF 70 is way more affordable and has a traditional square shaft feel, but the Alpha Deluxe is noticeably lighter (115g difference), has a much wider curve selection, and plays at an elite level. You get what you pay for here, and the gap in performance is real.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70
Pick the Warrior Alpha Deluxe
CCM
Tacks XF 70
Warrior
Alpha Deluxe
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