Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
Shop All Recreational Skates.Performance-Level Skates
Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The CCM Tacks Grip Hockey Stick is the premier offering in the new Tacks Stick Line. This CCM Tacks stick is constructed with their premier carbon fiber that makes them very well balanced, very lightweight and allows them to get the puck to the net with tremendous power behind it. The Tacks hockey sticks come with a traditional mid kick point that is ideal for the player who likes to heavily load up and lean into their shots; regardless if it's a snap or a slap shot.
A stick with a ton of power is useless if it isn't accurate, which is why CCM heavily focused on building a blade that will stay true to it's target instead of opening up on big shots. Their new AttackFrame™ Blade features a stiff outer frame with two additional support bridges that run from heel to toe. This stiff and rigid design translates directly into deadly accuracy and precision with explosive shot power.
- Heritage: New
- Level of Play Guideline: Elite
- Construction: Fused one-piece
- Shaft Dimensions: Rounded Corners / Straight Sidewalls
- Flex Point: Mid Kick
- Weight: 427 grams (based on a P19 curve, 85 flex)
Specifications
- Construction:
- Fused one-piece construction
- Provides a superb level of durability, strength and stiffness in the lower hosel area
- Offers a slightly more dampened feel than a true one-piece stick
- Premium carbon fiber shaft construction
- Creates a well balanced lightweight stick with great pop
- Geometry:
- Rounded Corners with Straight Sidewalls
- Flex Profile:
- Traditional Mid-Kick Point
- Ideal for players looking for a powerful, effortless release on all shot types
- Grip:
- Light grip coating with strategic raised shaft texture
- Blade:
- AttackFrame™ Structure
- Stiff outer frame
- Two reinforcing bridges that run through the center, heel to toe
- Provides excellent stiffness
- Premium lightweight internal foams
- Decreases weight in the lower portion of the stick for better balance
- Offers a great puck feel from heel to toe
- Flex: 75, 85, 95 and 105
- Length: 60", 60", 63" and 63" (respectively listed according to the flexes listed above)
Previous Feedback
Comments: This stick is awesome I usually play with a low kick stick switching to this mid kick was a little different but man can you put some power in shots with this stick and so far it's been extremely durable
From: Jamison, Philadelphia, PA
Comments: Playing strictly beer league these days I usually stick to 2-piece set-ups, if the shaft breaks I still have a perfectly good blade and vice versa. But with IWs stick sale + an extra 15% percent off I couldn't resist and I'm glad I couldn't! This stick is amazing, love the puck feel of the blade and the stick's balance overall. So far it also seems pretty durable, its withstood a couple of hefty beer league chops. Its also my first piece of CCM equipment since my HT452 bucket when I was playing 10u but for sure won't be my last!
From: Jeff, Carpinteria, CA
Comments: I love this stick, the feel of the puck coming of the stick is so much different than any other stick I've ever used. Only downside of it for me is how thin the walls are it does unsettle me a bit, yet so far no problem! This coming from a 18U AA player.
From: Ryan, Clovis, CA
Comments: Terrible, unless you can buy a new one every two weeks, the durability it just plain horrid. I play u-16 and I used this stick for 8 weeks 3 times a week and it broke. My APX 2 lasted 1 year with 5 uses a week and was lighter and had better feel and acuracy. Please consider another stick unless you have extra money to afford a new one every few weeks. Multiple of my friends had the same issue with this stick.
On the other hand it was decent while it lasted, but still not as good of performance as the APX 2. I'm not being rude here and just want you and whoever buys this to save money.
From: Tyler, Kallamazoo, MI
Comments: I love this stick. I have tried so many different sticks and curves in my life. I never really found a good all around stick that both my slap shot and wrist shot were good. The next best to this was my first RBZ which I had in a Landeskog curve and I loved it, but the custom kickpoint kinda hindered me.
As of today I was coming out of a Superfast and Nexus 8000. I got this Tacks in a 85 Landeskog. This stick has unbelivable control. The stiff blade allows you to feel the puck unlike any other stick out there. It also makes a very accurate shot. Very Happy with this stick and would recommend it to anyone!
From: Adam, South St. Paul, MN