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CCM Tacks XF vs Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

Tacks XF
CCM$229.99 USD
Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk
Sherwood$219.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF gives you way more flexibility with five flex options and four curve choices to dial in exactly what you want, while the Code Encrypt locks you into one fixed 75 flex and curve. The Tacks XF is built for loading power through the mid-shaft, but the Encrypt Pro trades some shot release speed for a balanced all-around hybrid kick that NHL players actually use.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$230
US$220US$10 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You want to customize your flex and blade curve instead of being locked into one setup
  • You're a power-first shooter who loads and rips from the mid-shaft
  • You value having options to match your exact playing style

Pick the Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

  • You want a genuine pro-spec stick with the exact same specs NHL players use
  • You shoot hard and like a balanced hybrid kick for both snap and power
  • You prefer one proven build rather than chasing the perfect combo

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

Sherwood

Code Encrypt Pro Stock M. Tkachuk

Price
$229.99 USD
$219.99 USD
Brand
CCM
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 75
75
Kick point
Mid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
PP26MX
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon with Helicoid blade tech
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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