

At a glance
The Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection, while the Tacks XF Ghost brings a proven mid-kick feel with more flex options if you need something outside 70 or 80. Most players will feel the $270 CAD price gap before they feel the kick point difference.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Prototype
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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