CCM Tacks XF 70 Intermediate Stick Aims at Longer Loading
CCM's Tacks XF 70 intermediate pairs a mid kickpoint with a soft mid-section and a gritty UAF blade, at a listed price of $103.99 on its US site.
The Tacks XF 70 is built for players who want to load a shot and let it go, and CCM's intermediate version lists 55 and 65 flex options.
CCM's product page describes a mid kickpoint and a soft mid-section. The brand says that combination allows for longer loading and maximizes shot power. That is CCM's claim, not something Hockey.com has tested on the ice.
The construction
The shaft uses what CCM calls a square "T" geometry, which the brand says gives excellent grip and control. The blade is a UAF design with a grit finish, which CCM describes as delivering lightweight precision for shooting and passing. The page lists the model ID as HSXF70-IN and the collection as Tacks. It gives no weight.
Sizes and options
CCM's US site lists the intermediate stick in flexes 55 and 65, in curves 28 and 29, in right and left sides, and in lengths of 55.00 and 57.00. A junior version of the XF 70 appears on the same page in flexes 40 and 50.
Price
CCM's US site shows the intermediate at $103.99, marked down from an original price of $129.99. The junior is listed at $95.99. The listed price may change; check the selected flex, curve and handedness for availability. CCM's page offers free shipping on orders over $99 and says purchases made on its website qualify for free returns within 30 days, provided the product has not been customized, worn or used and is still in its original packaging.
Who it suits
CCM's description centers on longer loading through a soft mid-section. The intermediate version offers 55 and 65 flex options; choose the flex and length that suit how you load a stick.
The page carries no release date, so this is a look at the specs rather than a launch announcement.
