CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

CCM$239.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Ghost is an elite-tier stick with premium tech and a limited finish, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-spec build at a $80 savings. The Tacks gives you more curve options and cutting-edge blade engineering, but the True locks you into one flex and curve while costing significantly less.

The numbers

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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 latest blade technology for shot accuracy and can spend the extra money
•You shoot with multiple curves and need options beyond one pattern
•You prefer a lighter feel and elite-level carbon layup in a rare white colorway

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

•You want an actual NHL player's stick and don't mind a fixed 105 flex and Mid Max curve
•You need to save $80 and value real pro-spec construction over new tech
•You're strong enough to handle a stiffer pro-spec build and shoot with one preferred curve

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 Timo Meier

Price

$239.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

True

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