Overview
The CCM Ultra Tacks Hockey Shoulder Pads are the top of the line shoulder pads in the CCM Tacks lineup, offering professional protection and performance. CCM uses a lightweight high-density foam in the sternum, spine, and bicep guards for a high level of protection and flexibility.
The shoulder caps use a dual core high-density foam backed by D3O® smart foams, which react to the different levels of impact. These orange smart foam is soft and flexible during low-energy hits, but solidify immediately on high-force impact. The Ultra Tacks shoulder pads are very comfortable with an anatomically fitting TACKS ventilated foam armor and neoprene shoulder straps. Depending on the necessary level of protection, players can customize the fit of the belly guard and bicep guards, or remove them altogether. CCM implements their anti-lift system which uses free flow anchor straps to keep the pads in place even when the arms are moving.
Insight Video on D3O Smart Foam
- Model Number: SPULTK
- Heritage: Reebok 20K KFS
- Level of Play Guideline: Elite
- CCM Sizing Guidelines:
Shoulder Pad Size / Player Height / Chest Circumference
SR SM / 5'0" - 5'8" / 34" - 38"
SR MD / 5'4" - 6'0" / 38" - 42"
SR LG / 5'8" - 6'4" / 42" - 46"
SR XL / 6'0"+ / 46" - 50"
Specifications
- Protection:
- Dual Core D3O® smart foam PE cap
- Floating high-density sternum guard
- Floating high-density spine guard
- Molded high-density bicep guards
- Removable PE bicep extender
- Removable belly guard
- Liner:
- Molded TACKS foam armor
- Premium moisture wicking microfiber
- Neoprene anchor straps over shoulders
- Fit:
- Anatomical fit
- Anti-lift system
- Uses free flow anchor to prevent protection from lifting out of place
- Vented elastic velcro straps on stomach
- Elastic velcro straps on biceps
- Weight:
- 1043 grams (Based on a Sr. Medium)
Previous Feedback
Comments: Very comfortable. Fit very good, but neckline is a little high and rubs up occasionally. Otherwise great!
From: Bill, Galveston, TX
Comments: Excellent protection, lightweight, and comfortable. These shoulder pads allow for a natural range of motion and offer great protection. They are also adustable for a custom fit. The only thing I don't like about the pads is that there is some white on them that will turn yellowish as you sweat in the pads. I highly recommend these shoulder pads.
From: Stacy, West Springfield, MA
Comments: Highly protective and light shoulder pad probably one of the best on the retail market. Solid sternum, spine, shoulder, collarbone, upper arm, bicep and kidney protection. New D30 inserts in shoulder cap gives you an extra level of shoulder protection and allows for much less bulky shoulder cap design. Segmentation at the shoulder caps and upper arm and biceps allow for excellent unrestricted mobility. Negatives. I find the velcro straps around the bottom of the chest padding could be slightly longer to allow for a looser fit if desired. Also the padding beside chest and back areas beside the sternum and spine plates is very thin and although it has the raised dimple design doesn't feel very protective however it does breathe well. All in all this is a very good shoulder pad and I highly recommend it.
From: John, Brampton