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CCM Tacks XF Ghost vs CCM Tacks XF Pro

Tacks XF Ghost
CCM$449.99
Tacks XF Pro
CCM$419.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

Both sticks weigh the same at 375g and share a mid kick, but the Ghost 2025 brings a stiffer mid-section and a noticeably sharper blade feel, while the XF Pro 2024 is way more affordable and adds the P88 curve to its wider pattern selection. The $15-$30 price gap is small, so the decision really comes down to blade pop versus power loading.

The numbers

Weight
375g
375g
Price
CA$450
CA$420CA$30 cheaper
Curves
3 options
4 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

  • You want a stiffer, more responsive blade with better puck feel and pop
  • You shoot in the 65 or 70 flex range, since the Ghost offers lower flex options
  • You prefer a cleaner, more precise release over raw power

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

  • You want to save a bit of money without dropping out of elite territory
  • You use a P88 pattern, which the Ghost does not offer
  • You like a stick that loads deep and generates power through flex rather than blade stiffness

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.

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

Price
$449.99
$419.99
Brand
CCM
CCM
Year
2025
2024
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
20, 30
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P90TM
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
Shaft shape
Square
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Nanolite Shield, Sigma ST2X
Nanolite Shield, Sigma STP
Weight
375g
375g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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