At a glance
The Tacks XF Ghost is an elite mid-kick stick with a way higher price tag, while the Code Encrypt 1 is way more affordable with a hybrid kick and only one curve option. Youth players locked into a 30 flex will find the Ghost purpose-built for them, but the Encrypt 1 offers solid carbon construction at a much lower cost for developing players stepping up.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt 1
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
Sherwood
Code Encrypt 1
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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