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CCM Tacks XF Ghost vs True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Zachary Gravel

Tacks XF Ghost
CCM$449.99
HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Zachary Gravel
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The CCM Tacks is a full-featured retail stick with a mid-kick and plenty of blade options, while the True HZRDUS is a genuine pro-stock stick with a lower kick and fixed specs at less than half the price. If you want flexibility and a mid-release feel, go CCM; if you want what NHL players actually use and you shoot from the circle, the True is way cheaper and proven.

The numbers

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

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost

  • You shoot from everywhere and want a mid-kick that loads smoothly before release
  • You need options in flex, blade curve, and blade pattern to dial in your setup
  • You want a newer retail build with current materials and warranty coverage

Pick the True HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Zachary Gravel

  • You're a pure sniper with a quick release who prefers low-kick geometry
  • You want authentic NHL spec without paying for marketing or retail markup
  • You have a strong shot and can handle pro-stiffness without compromise

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

HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Zachary Gravel

Price
$449.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30
85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P90TM
TC90TT
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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