

At a glance
The Alpha LX3 is way more affordable at $210 USD versus $385 USD, but the Tacks XF Pro is noticeably lighter at 375g and brings more refined tech for serious performance. If budget is flexible and you want a lighter, more powerful mid-kick stick, the Tacks wins, but the Warrior delivers strong value with a much wider flex selection and solid blade feel.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro
Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3
CCM
Tacks XF Pro
Warrior
Alpha LX3
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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