At a glance
The Tacks XF is a mid-kick performance stick built for loading up and unloading heavy shots, while the Blackout Red Lite is noticeably lighter, way more affordable in Canada, and snaps faster off the blade with a low kick. Players will immediately feel the difference in release speed and overall stick weight between these two.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
CCM
Tacks XF
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite
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