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CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Tacks XF Ghost White LE
CCM$399.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable at $160 versus $400 for the Tacks XF Ghost, but you're trading away curve and flex choices for a single pro-stock configuration. The Ghost gives you much wider flex and blade pattern options, which matters a lot if you're not already sold on an 80 flex TC2.5 Mid setup.

The numbers

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

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE

  • You want to choose your own flex and aren't an 80 flex shooter
  • You want blade pattern options beyond one fixed curve
  • You're buying retail and want full warranty and consistency

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You shoot well with an 80 flex and like the TC2.5 Mid curve
  • You want a genuine NHL-spec Catalyst build at less than half the price
  • You're a stronger shooter comfortable with pro-spec stiffness and don't need options

CCM

Tacks XF Ghost White LE

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$399.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
80
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P29 +1/4", P28 +1/4", P90TM
TC2.5 Mid
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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