At a glance
The Tacks XF Pro is a noticeably heavier elite-tier stick with a mid kick and a much narrower curve selection, while the Alpha LX3 Team is way more affordable with a hybrid kick and a wider range of blade patterns to choose from. The main trade-off is build quality and shot feel versus saving over $200.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF Pro
Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3 Team
CCM
Tacks XF Pro
Warrior
Alpha LX3 Team
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