

At a glance
The Tacks XF Ghost is a proven pro-pedigree mid-kick stick with stronger brand backing, but the HSM Blackout is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection including the popular P92.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Green Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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