CCM Tacks XF Ghost vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

CCM$449.99

True$179.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost 2025 is a mid-kick modern stick with multiple curve options and proven mid-section snap, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a way more affordable pro stock stick with a low kick built to one exact NHL spec. Your choice comes down to whether you want flexibility and shooting from all over the ice versus saving money on a fixed low-kick release that NHL players use.

The numbers

Weight

375g

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Price

US$400

US$180US$220 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

•You want to customize your stick with three different blade patterns and two flex options
•You shoot from everywhere on the ice and need that reliable mid-kick pop
•You're willing to pay for a retail stick with warranty coverage and consistent quality control

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

•You're on a tight budget and want a genuine NHL-spec build at half the price
•You're a quick-release shooter who prefers low-kick geometry
•You already know your exact flex needs and don't need options to experiment with

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.

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CCM

Tacks XF Ghost

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Price

$449.99

$179.99 USD

Brand

CCM

True

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