CCM Tacks XF Ghost vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

CCM$449.99

True$189.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The CCM Tacks XF Ghost 2025 is a modern mid-kick stick with multiple flex and curve options, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a fixed pro-stock low-kick built for one type of shooter. The True is way more affordable at $190 USD versus $400 USD, but you're locked into one flex (105) and one curve (TC4) with no wiggle room.

The numbers

Weight

375g

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Price

US$400

US$190US$210 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

•You want flexibility to find your ideal flex (20 or 30) and have three blade patterns to choose from
•You value that mid-kick sweet spot for consistent accuracy from anywhere on the ice
•You're willing to pay for a warranty and modern materials that don't sacrifice performance for weight

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

•You're a pure quick-release player who loves a low kick and you shoot hard enough for 105 flex
•Your budget is tight and you want a genuine NHL-spec stick at half the price
•You already know you love the TC4 curve and don't need options to dial in your feel

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 Filip Forsberg

Price

$449.99

$189.99 USD

Brand

CCM

True

Year