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