CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

CCM$239.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost White costs $80 more but gives you elite mid-kick engineering and two blade curve options for flexibility. The True Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable and gives you a genuine NHL-spec stick, but you're locked into one fixed flex and one curve pattern.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$240

US$160US$80 cheaper

Curves

2 options1 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

•You want the absolute best mid-kick power profile available and can justify spending extra
•You need to choose between two different blade curves to match your shot style
•You prefer a lighter taper feel in your hands

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

•Budget matters and $80 is real money to you
•You want to shoot exactly what an NHL player uses without compromises
•You already know a 115 flex and TC2.5 curve work for your shot
•You're a stronger, more powerful shooter who can handle pro-spec stiffness

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 Youth

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price

$239.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

True

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