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CCM Tacks XF vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

Tacks XF
CCM$229.99 USD
Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF is a premium performance stick built for serious players who want shot power and precision, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick that costs half as much and weighs less. The Tacks gives you a mid-kick designed for loading power, but the HockeyStickMan trades that for a lighter feel and way more affordable price.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$230
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You're an adult player who shoots hard and wants that mid-kick loading feel for powerful, accurate shots
  • You have specific curve preferences and need options like P88 or P90TM patterns
  • Shot power and performance matter more to you than keeping costs down

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

  • You're equipping a junior player and need to stay budget-conscious
  • You want a lighter stick for younger or smaller players to handle more easily
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that splits the difference between quick release and loading power

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

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

Price
$229.99 USD
$119.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 75
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
365g
Level
N/A
Junior
Position
N/A
N/A

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