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

CCM$239.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost White is a premium retail stick with elite components and tons of customization, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is an NHL pro stock stick that's way more affordable but locked into one flex and curve. You're choosing between buying top-tier gear with options versus getting authentic NHL-spec equipment at a fraction of the price.

The numbers

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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, curve, and blade pattern from multiple options
•You prioritize feel and performance of high-end retail carbon construction
•You're comfortable paying elite pricing for limited edition aesthetics

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

•You want genuine NHL player equipment at a discount
•You shoot hard and don't mind a stiffer 80 flex with one fixed curve
•Budget matters more than customization
•You trust Ty Higgins' pro-spec layup and blade choice

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 Ty Higgins

Price

$239.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

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