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CCM Tacks XF Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

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

At a glance

The CCM Tacks XF Pro is a premium senior stick built for power and shot accuracy with a mid-kick, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite is a budget junior stick at roughly one-third the price. The Tacks weighs 10g more but gives you a proven elite platform with way more flex options and better blade durability, whereas the HockeyStickMan offers a low-kick feel that's easier to load and costs almost nothing.

The numbers

Weight
375g
365g10g lighter
Price
CA$420
CA$120CA$300 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro

  • You're a senior player who shoots hard and needs consistent accuracy on all shot types
  • You want a stick that'll hold up through a full season without blade degradation
  • You're willing to spend for equipment that actually performs at a competitive level

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player just learning shot mechanics and don't need elite performance
  • You're on a tight budget and need a functional stick without premium features
  • You prefer a low kick point that requires less effort to load

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

CCM

Tacks XF Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Price
$419.99
$119.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2024
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Mid
Low
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
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
375g
365g
Level
Senior
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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