At a glance
The Tacks XF Ghost White is way more expensive at $240 versus $160 for the Catalyst 9X3, and gives you two blade pattern choices compared to the one fixed Meier pattern. If curve flexibility and a refined mid-kick taper matter to you, the CCM wins on options, but the True gets you genuine pro-spec construction at a noticeably lower price.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier
CCM
Tacks XF Ghost White LE Youth
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier
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