At a glance
The Tacks XF is way more affordable at $100 less and offers a much wider curve selection, while the Encrypt Pro LE is noticeably lighter at 385g with an elite hybrid kick that releases faster. If weight and kick feel matter most, the Sherwood wins, but the CCM gives you more pattern options and saves you real money.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Tacks XF
Pick the Sherwood Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
CCM
Tacks XF
Sherwood
Encrypt Pro M. Tkachuk Miami LE
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