At a glance
The Tacks XF Pro costs way more but gives you a more proven mid-kick platform with better documented specs and a wider flex range. The HSM Blackout Green Lite is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, but comes with less known construction details and only two flex options.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite
CCM
Tacks XF Pro
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Green Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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