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CCM Tacks XF Ghost vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

Tacks XF Ghost
CCM$449.99
Pro Blackout Red Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and noticeably lighter with a low kick for quicker releases, while the Tacks XF Ghost costs more than double but brings a proven mid-kick feel with a stiffer build backed by CCM's engineering. The Blackout Red Lite also offers a much wider curve selection including the popular P92.

The numbers

Weight
375g
365g10g lighter
Price
CA$450
CA$180CA$270 cheaper
Curves
3 options
5 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

  • You shoot from the half-wall or circle and want a powerful mid-kick release
  • You prefer a square shaft and a blade engineered to match the kick point
  • Brand backing and CCM's pro-level construction matter to you

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

  • You want a low kick for faster wrist shots and snap shots off the catch
  • Budget is a real factor and CA$180 vs CA$450 is hard to ignore
  • You need the P92 or W03 curve options that the Ghost does not offer

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite

Price
$449.99
$179.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P90TM
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Nanolite Shield, Sigma ST2X
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
375g
365g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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