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CCM Tacks XF vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

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

At a glance

The Tacks XF is a mid-kick stick built for power shooters who want a proven CCM platform, while the HSM Pro Blackout is a way more affordable junior stick with a hybrid kick and noticeably lighter feel for younger players. These two barely compete with each other since one is a senior performance stick and the other is junior-specific.

The numbers

Weight
285g
Price
US$230
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You are a senior player who loads through the mid-shaft for heavy shots
  • You want a wider blade pattern selection including P88 and P90TM
  • You prefer a well-known brand with proven mid-kick technology

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who needs a lighter, appropriately flexed stick
  • Budget matters and you want elite-level carbon construction at a much lower price
  • Your junior player shoots with a P92 or W03 pattern not available on the Tacks XF

CCM

Tacks XF

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

Price
$229.99 USD
$119.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Performance
Performance
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
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
285g
Level
N/A
Junior
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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