At a glance
The Tacks XF Ghost White gives you way more curve and flex options to dial in your setup, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is way more affordable at less than half the price for a genuine NHL-spec build. If you need flexibility in fit, the CCM wins; if you want pro-level construction on a budget and can live with one fixed combo, the True is hard to beat.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
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