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CCM Tacks XF vs Sherwood Playrite

Tacks XF
CCM$229.99 USD
Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF is a serious performance stick built for shooters who want real shot power, while the Playrite is basically a practice stick that won't break the bank. You're paying nearly 4x more for the Tacks, but you get a stick that actually loads and releases differently, better blade feel, and way more flex/curve options to dial in your game.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$230
US$60US$170 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

  • You shoot a lot and want the stick to help you generate harder, more accurate shots
  • You have a specific flex (40-75 range) and curve (P28, P29, P88, P90) that matches your game
  • You play competitive hockey where stick performance actually matters to your results

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You're brand new to hockey and just need something that works without spending real money
  • You're a casual player who shoots rarely and mostly passes and handles the puck
  • You want a backup stick you don't mind leaving in your car or lending out

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

Playrite

Price
$229.99 USD
$59.99 USD
Brand
CCM
Sherwood
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
40, 50, 55, 65, 75
15, 25, 35, 45
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
PP28
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
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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Figure out your flex

Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.

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Comparing curves across brands?

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