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CCM Tacks XF vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

Tacks XF
CCM$229.99 USD
Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF is a premium performance stick built for hard shots with a mid-kick release point, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget-friendly intermediate option with a hybrid kick that costs $60 less. You're trading power-shooter features and proven CCM quality for significant savings and a lighter feel.

The numbers

Weight
325g
Price
US$230
Curves
4 options
6 options2 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You're a serious player who loads the stick and wants maximum shot power from the mid-shaft
  • You want five flex options to dial in your exact preference
  • You're willing to pay for established performance and durability

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You want to save sixty dollars and get a noticeably lighter stick at 325g
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that's faster to release than a pure mid-kick
  • You need an intermediate-level stick and aren't pushing for elite performance features

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 Prototype - Intermediate

Price
$229.99 USD
$169.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 75
50, 60
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
325g
Level
N/A
Intermediate
Position
N/A
N/A

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