CCM Super Tacks X Helmet

[clarkiestooth 235]

A $400 helmet will reduce concussions better than a normal helmet. 

.....because the buyer will have less money to spend on actually playing. Finally, a groundbreaking innovation in helmet safety.

[stick9 888]

Bringing back an oldie...

I am starting to see pro-stock version on sideline for reasonable money, sub $300US. I'm curious if anyone has tried them yet and what are your thoughts. I'm currently wearing a Tacks 710 that's getting a bit mangy on the inside.

[Westside 232]

I’ve been wearing a Super Tacks X helmet for the last 8 months or so. Was able to find a new pro stock for just over $200 in my color/size and couldn’t be happier. Extremely breathable, easily the most comfortable helmet I’ve ever worn, and I hit my head on the ice a few weeks back and it did a good job protecting me from the impact. I’d never pay retail for one, but $200-250? I’ve spent that on worse 

Edited May 26, 2023 by Westside

[xstartxtodayx 343]

I had a pro stock one I got for under $200 but, unfortunately, found out they run noticeably smaller than the 910's which share the same shell (I'm a small 910 and have it adjusted about half way, in the Tacks X I was all the way out as big as it could go and barely squeezed in).  I tried mine out and squeezed into it for one skate and it felt great as far as weight and airflow, I just wish It was a little bit bigger (I had the hex pattern pressed onto my head for quite some time afterwards 🤣).  I'd still love one but most I see are in the $250+ range which is more than I'm willing to spend, I'll stick to my 910's for now.

[Stewie 721]

6 hours ago, stick9 said:

Bringing back an oldie...

I am starting to see pro-stock version on sideline for reasonable money, sub $300US. I'm curious if anyone has tried them yet and what are your thoughts. I'm currently wearing a Tacks 710 that's getting a bit mangy on the inside.

I have two, and I like them a lot. I think the custom version is in my future. To me they fit the best out of any retail helmet but there are a few things I think that could be fixed with a custom printed one. 
 

my biggest issue with the helmet is that I do have some concern over how good the protection is after longer term usage. I’m finding the printed matrix starting to deform in areas. I also feel like the carbon resin they use to print them is a bit too soft, particularly after playing for a while when the material gets warmer and more pliable. 

[mojo122 535]

Guess my question would be how much better is the fit/comfort with the custom X over the retail?  Both the My Bauer ReAkt and CCM Tacks X are pricey ($550/$580 USD). The majority of consumers don't even want to pay $220 for the ReAkt 150.  

[Hills 712]

On 5/26/2023 at 7:19 PM, mojo122 said:

Guess my question would be how much better is the fit/comfort with the custom X over the retail?  Both the My Bauer ReAkt and CCM Tacks X are pricey ($550/$580 USD). The majority of consumers don't even want to pay $220 for the ReAkt 150.  

The custom is the most comfortable helmet by far that I have ever worn. It just fits your head perfectly and is better fitting than the custom goalie helmets I have as well.

With the custom, there is 0 pressure points or pieces of liner that you can feel just doesn't sit perfectly. Going from retail to custom was a similar if not more of a jump in comfort going from a standard helmet to the SuperTacks X retail.

[VegasHockey 1280]

4 hours ago, Hills said:

The custom is the most comfortable helmet by far that I have ever worn. It just fits your head perfectly and is better fitting than the custom goalie helmets I have as well.

With the custom, there is 0 pressure points or pieces of liner that you can feel just doesn't sit perfectly. Going from retail to custom was a similar if not more of a jump in comfort going from a standard helmet to the SuperTacks X retail.

Agreed 100%

[215BroadStBullies610 435]

As some who pushed off getting custom skates due them being being "too expensive" and subsequently regretting that original thought process, I've grown to appreciate the "Custom" route that is more readily available for us on the retail side. At the end of the day, comfort is critical for the enjoyment/safety/performance of the sport. I'm sure there are people who've had issue after issue with stock helmets over the years and finally have a viable option: I'm all for that. 

[xstartxtodayx 343]

You guys are a bad influence.  Someone I know had a medium Super Tacks X helmet FS and I picked it up for $150, hopefully sizing up fits better than the small I had originally tried.

[jeffg 13]

I am considering a custom helmet. How is the weight of a custom helmet vs retail?  I have a retail and it feels heavy when you hold it, but don’t really notice it when I’m wearing it

[VegasHockey 1280]

On 2/20/2024 at 5:45 PM, jeffg said:

I am considering a custom helmet. How is the weight of a custom helmet vs retail?  I have a retail and it feels heavy when you hold it, but don’t really notice it when I’m wearing it

I think the weight of a helmet is irrelevant. Its more important how it fits and that its comfortable. I would rather protect my brain than save 100 grams of weight. 

[shoot_the_goalie 281]

I have a custom and a retail.  I don't notice the difference in weight, except that one has a visor vs a cage.  If I had to guess, I would think the custom is slightly heavier, cause it has a more dense 3d lattice vs the retail version.  I would highly recommend the custom though over the retail, cause for the price difference, the custom is a much better helmet imho.

 

[VegasHockey 1280]

5 hours ago, shoot_the_goalie said:

I have a custom and a retail.  I don't notice the difference in weight, except that one has a visor vs a cage.  If I had to guess, I would think the custom is slightly heavier, cause it has a more dense 3d lattice vs the retail version.  I would highly recommend the custom though over the retail, cause for the price difference, the custom is a much better helmet imho.

 

Agreed.

[malcb33 97]

How are people finding the durability of these? I'm thinking about making the leap

[Westside 232]

I had one helmet where the lattice structure on the rear started to degrade, but my primary helmet that I've been using for a year and a half has had zero issues. Think the original helmet I had was cared for poorly which may have lead to the breakdown of materials

[VegasHockey 1280]

2 hours ago, malcb33 said:

How are people finding the durability of these? I'm thinking about making the leap

I have not had any issues, though I have seen others with helmets that did not wear well. Not sure what the heck happened to this one? lol

[Westside 232]

That looks similar to the original helmet I had where the lattice structure broke down. Turned a kind of transparent brown and began to crack. Not to that extent, it was just the rear portion underneath the inner CCM logo

[shoot_the_goalie 281]

I have both the Total Custom version and the retail version.  Small areas of lattice have "broken" but nothing major, and easily repairable with some glue (just be very careful and precise with the glue and don't use Krazy Glue cause it's more caustic than other glues on the market and will slightly degrade the lattice material).  I do find the custom has a higher level of "memory" with the foam, which isn't great, but it's not an issue as of now.  The custom lattice doesn't have as good of a "bounce back" like the retail version.  The trade off of course is that the custom is way more comfy and proper fitting.

[shoot_the_goalie 281]

15 hours ago, VegasHockey said:

I have not had any issues, though I have seen others with helmets that did not wear well. Not sure what the heck happened to this one? lol

I wonder if that happens if you sweat a lot and then don't dry out your helmet.  Sweat can be very caustic.

[shooter27 116]

On 8/6/2024 at 4:20 AM, shoot_the_goalie said:

I wonder if that happens if you sweat a lot and then don't dry out your helmet.  Sweat can be very caustic.

I was going to guess it had been exposed to significant heat.  Like left in the car trunk during hot summer days.

[Sniper9 529]

4 hours ago, shooter27 said:

I was going to guess it had been exposed to significant heat.  Like left in the car trunk during hot summer days.

This is a good guess. There are still ppl who think it's fine to leave their gear, especially skates inside their car in the summer.  They can learn the hard way.