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CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Extra Lite

Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$239.99 USD
Pro Blackout Extra Lite
HockeyStickMan$159.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost White gives you an elite mid-kick stick with three blade options and proven power performance, but you're paying premium price for the name and limited white finish. The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable, noticeably lighter at 400g, and built for quick-release shots with its low kick point, though you lose the specialized mid-kick power and blade selection compared to CCM's retail ecosystem.

The numbers

Weight
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400g
Price
US$240
US$160US$80 cheaper
Curves
3 options
19 options16 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • •You want a mid-kick profile specifically built for hard, accurate slapshots and wrist shots
  • •You play a power-forward style and value CCM's elite engineering and warranty
  • •You're willing to pay extra for the limited white colourway and brand recognition

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Extra Lite

  • •You need maximum budget flexibility and want $80 savings for other gear
  • •You shoot quick releases and snap shots more than heavy slappers
  • •You prefer a genuinely light stick at 400g over elite-tier features
  • •You want 19 blade patterns to dial in your exact curve preference

Which stick should you actually be using?

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CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Extra Lite

Price
$239.99 USD
$159.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
75, 85, 95, 110
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
P29 +1/4", P28 +1/4", P90TM
P02, P14, P15, P28, P29, P40, P49, P5, P88, P90T, P91, P92, PM9, W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
400g
Level
N/A
Senior
Position
N/A
N/A

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