

At a glance
The Tacks XF Pro is a full senior elite stick with more flex options and a higher price tag, while the Blackout Blue Lite is way more affordable and noticeably lighter at 365g, but built for intermediate players with limited flex choices. If you're a senior-level player, the Blackout's 50 and 60 flex options likely won't cut it.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
CCM
Tacks XF Pro
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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