CCM Tacks XF 70 vs Warrior Alpha LX3 Team

CCM$119.99 USD

Warrior$179.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF 70 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you a traditional square shaft with a mid kick for pure shot power, but it's noticeably heavier at 478g. The Alpha LX3 Team costs $50 more, offers a hybrid kick that's more versatile, and comes with way more curve options (6 vs 2), though you're missing the weight spec and getting mid-grade carbon instead of entry-level performance.

The numbers

Weight

478g

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Price

US$120US$60 cheaper

US$180

Curves

2 options

6 options4 more

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF 70

•You want the cheapest entry into quality CCM sticks and don't mind the extra weight
•You shoot a lot and want maximum mid-kick power from that square shaft
•You're locked into P28 or P29 curves and don't need other options

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3 Team

•You like experimenting with different blade patterns and need more versatility
•You want hybrid kick performance that works for both snappers and wrist shots
•You're willing to spend the extra $50 for more flexibility in your game

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

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CCM

Tacks XF 70

Warrior

Alpha LX3 Team

Price

$119.99 USD

$179.99 USD

Brand

CCM

Warrior

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