CCM Tacks XF vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

• •You shoot primarily off the mid-shaft and want maximum load for heavy shots
• •You play at a lighter flex (40, 50, 55 options not available on Stick 2)
• •You want a stick from an established brand with broader retail support

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

• •You want a true one-piece 100% carbon build without spending elite-tier money
• •You need more curve options, especially P40, P92, or the W-series patterns
• •You shoot from multiple situations and want a hybrid kick that handles both wrist shots and slap shots without committing fully to mid-kick