CCM Tacks XF Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

CCM$419.99

HockeyStickMan$169.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Pro is a full senior elite stick with more flex options and a heavier, more powerful feel, while the HSM Blackout is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and comes with a much wider curve selection for intermediate players. If budget and weight matter most, the gap between these two is hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight

375g

325g50g lighter

Price

CA$420

CA$170CA$250 cheaper

Curves

4 options

6 options2 more

Kick point

Mid

Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

•You are a senior player who needs higher flex options (75 to 95)
•You want a proven elite-level stick built for max shot power
•You can justify spending more than double the price for a top-tier build

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

•You are an intermediate-level player or buying for one
•The 50g weight difference and much lower price point matter to your game or wallet
•You want more blade pattern choices, including P86, P92, W03, and W28 options not available on the Tacks

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Price

$419.99

$169.99

Brand

CCM

HockeyStickMan

Year

2024