

At a glance
The Tacks XF Ghost gives you elite mid-kick power and six flex options to dial in your exact preference, but costs $400 and commits you to premium pricing. The True Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable at $160 and gives you a genuine NHL pattern that works for most shooters, but locks you into one stiff flex and fixed curve.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost White LE
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
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