CCM Tacks XF Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

CCM$419.99

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

HockeyStickMan$179.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Pro is a fully specced senior stick with way more flex and curve options, while the HSM Pro Blackout is way more affordable at nearly half the price for an intermediate player. The main trade-off is spec transparency and sizing versus cost savings.

The numbers

Weight

375g

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Price

CA$420

CA$180CA$240 cheaper

Curves

4 options

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

•You are a senior-level player who needs adult flex options (75 to 95)
•You want a well-documented stick with proven materials and construction details
•You prefer a wider blade pattern selection including popular options like P28 and P88

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

•You are an intermediate player who needs lower flex options (55 or 65)
•Budget is a priority and you can live with less publicly available spec information
•You are comfortable with a hybrid kick point and the available curve options suit your game

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

Price

$419.99

$179.99

Brand

CCM

HockeyStickMan

Year

2024