CCM Tacks XF vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

CCM$229.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Tacks XF gives you way more curve and flex options to dial in your shot, but costs $70 more and plays with a mid kick. The True Catalyst is a locked-in pro stock build at a lower price with a mid kick and genuine NHL specs, but you're stuck with one flex and one curve.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$230

US$160US$70 cheaper

Curves

4 options3 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the CCM Tacks XF

•You want to choose from 4 different blade curves and 5 flex options to match your exact preferences
•You're willing to pay more for customization and performance-tier engineering
•You want a mid kick that loads power through the shaft for heavy, accurate shots

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

•You want to save $70 and get a genuine NHL pro spec layup without paying elite pricing
•You prefer a fixed setup and don't need curve or flex options
•You have a strong shot and can handle stiffer sticks (105 flex is stiff)

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.

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CCM

Tacks XF

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

Price

$229.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

True

Year