At a glance
The Tacks XF Ghost gives you way more curve and flex options, a known weight, and full retail support, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec stick at a much more affordable price. If you need flexibility in setup, the Ghost wins, but the Hague pro stock is hard to beat for the money.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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