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

CCM$239.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost is an elite mid-kick stick built for pure shot power but costs $80 more, while the True Catalyst is a genuine pro-spec stick with a mid-kick that's cheaper and comes ready to go without customization options. The Tacks gives you more blade curve choices and a refined mid-kick feel, but the Catalyst locks you into one fixed setup that's built to NHL specs.

The numbers

Weight

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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 maximum mid-kick power and are willing to pay for elite materials
•You need to choose between P28 and P29 curves to match your exact preference
•The limited white finish appeals to you and justifies the premium price

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

•You want a genuine pro-spec build at a $80 savings
•You're comfortable with a fixed 90 flex and Mid Max curve without shopping around
•You shoot hard enough to handle pro-level 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 Ryan Mcleod

Price

$239.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

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