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CCM Tacks XF Ghost vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

Tacks XF Ghost
CCM$449.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost 2025 is a premium retail stick with multiple flex and curve options built for precision shooting, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro stock stick at a fraction of the price but locked into one NHL player's exact specs. You're choosing between customization and warranty support versus authenticity and value.

The numbers

Weight
375g
Price
US$400
US$160US$240 cheaper
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

  • You want to dial in your exact flex (20 or 30) and blade curve (three choices) instead of being locked into one setup
  • You prefer a square shaft and need the confidence of a full manufacturer warranty
  • You're willing to pay retail for a stick engineered specifically for mid-kick release consistency

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

  • You shoot hard and like the idea of using the exact same stick an NHL player uses
  • You're on a tight budget and $160 is a major factor in your decision
  • You don't mind a round shaft and a fixed 105 flex that's built stiff for powerful shooters

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

Price
$449.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30
105
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P90TM
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Nanolite Shield, Sigma ST2X
N/A
Weight
375g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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