CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

CCM$239.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The CCM Tacks is a premium elite stick with full flex and curve options, while the True Catalyst is a pro stock build locked to one specific NHL setup. You're paying $240 more for the Tacks to get customization and brand prestige, but the Catalyst gives you the exact stick an NHL player uses right now at a fraction of the cost.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$240

US$160US$80 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

•You want to dial in your exact flex and curve combo from multiple options
•You prefer the latest tech (Helicoid blade) and a limited white colorway
•You're willing to spend elite money for a refined mid-kick platform

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

•You want a genuine NHL-spec stick at half the price
•You shoot hard enough for 105 flex and don't need to customize
•You trust a pro player's tested build over chasing the newest release
•Budget matters more than having every option available

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 White LE

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price

$239.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

True

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