CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

CCM$239.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks Ghost is an elite mid-kick stick with premium materials and limited colourway appeal, while the True Catalyst is a genuine pro-stock build at a lower price point with a low kick instead. You're paying $80 more for the CCM's refined technology and V-Geometry design, but the True gives you legitimate NHL spec gear that's stiff enough for mature players.

The numbers

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Price

US$240

US$160US$80 cheaper

Curves

2 options1 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth

•You want the most consistent mid-kick power and are willing to pay for elite carbon layup
•You prefer having flex and blade options to dial in your exact specs
•Limited edition white finish matters to your gear setup

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

•You want genuine pro-stock construction at a real discount
•You prefer a lower kick point for faster releases
•You're a stronger, heavier player who can handle 105 flex without problems
•You don't need curve or flex options and like locked-in NHL patterns

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 Ryan Graves

Price

$239.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

True

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