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CCM Tacks XF Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Tacks XF Pro
CCM$419.99
Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF Pro is a full senior elite stick built for power, while the Blackout Prototype is way more affordable and noticeably lighter but sized only for junior players. These two sticks are not really competing for the same buyer given the level difference, but if a junior player is choosing, the Blackout is much wider on curve selection and costs a fraction of the price.

The numbers

Weight
375g
285g90g lighter
Price
CA$420
CA$120CA$300 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

  • •You are a senior-level player who needs a full-sized stick
  • •You want a proven mid-kick with strong blade durability tech
  • •You shoot hard and want maximum power transfer

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • •You are buying for a junior player
  • •Budget matters and CA$120 is far easier to justify than CA$420
  • •Your junior player wants more curve variety including P92 or W03 options

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Price
$419.99
$119.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2024
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
75, 80, 85, 95
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Nanolite Shield, Sigma STP
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
375g
285g
Level
Senior
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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