Tackla Pro 9000 and Tackla Breeze X1 Pants

[iceman8310 110]

Has anyone heard anything about Tackla Pro 9000 and Tackla Breeze X1 Pants?  what are they like, how do they fit?  

[BenBreeg 495]

Looks like the same pant tackle has had forever.  I have them, I would say they are more old school fit, loose and kind of boxy.

[Peter Pin 15]

Reviving this thread as I pulled the trigger on Tackla 9000 pants recently.

I'm almost 6'  - 180lbs. Went with Med-50 Tackla size. This thing fits like a glove. My issue with other pants brands (CCM-BAUER) was the fit was too loose on hips and thighs. Pants felt unstable when skating at higher speeds.

Quality seems pretty great for a $119cad pants (regular price advertised $200).  

Got to say I'm super happy so far. Protection is generous on hips but not annoying at all. Probably not the lightest, but weight isn't an issue.

 

[A2rhino 82]

The X1 pants are offered here in the states as the TRUE Catalyst 9X4 Pants. They are a more high profile pant like the 9000's or CCM TACKS, Bauer Supreme fit. 

[Peter Pin 15]

2 hours ago, A2rhino said:

The X1 pants are offered here in the states as the TRUE Catalyst 9X4 Pants. They are a more high profile pant like the 9000's or CCM TACKS, Bauer Supreme fit. 

Yeah they look to be on the higher profile vs the 9000s. 

I'm playing in a beer league, once a week (or 2 times sometimes). So I guess the 9000 will be all good for me.

 

[Sniper9 560]

On 11/13/2025 at 6:20 AM, Peter Pin said:

Reviving this thread as I pulled the trigger on Tackla 9000 pants recently.

I'm almost 6'  - 180lbs. Went with Med-50 Tackla size. This thing fits like a glove. My issue with other pants brands (CCM-BAUER) was the fit was too loose on hips and thighs. Pants felt unstable when skating at higher speeds.

Quality seems pretty great for a $119cad pants (regular price advertised $200).  

Got to say I'm super happy so far. Protection is generous on hips but not annoying at all. Probably not the lightest, but weight isn't an issue.

 

I might check these out at the hockey shop in Langley in the near future, which by the price I'm assuming you got you're from as well?

[Peter Pin 15]

8 minutes ago, Sniper9 said:

I might check these out at the hockey shop in Langley in the near future, which by the price I'm assuming you got you're from as well?

Yep I got the pants from The Hockey Shop BC. 

Even if I’m located in Quebec I like to order there. Probably my 4th or 5th order with these guys (skates, stick and protection)

 Never disapointed. They have lots of stuff in stock and quick shipping. 
 

 

[Sniper9 560]

24 minutes ago, Peter Pin said:

Yep I got the pants from The Hockey Shop BC. 

Even if I’m located in Quebec I like to order there. Probably my 4th or 5th order with these guys (skates, stick and protection)

 Never disapointed. They have lots of stuff in stock and quick shipping. 
 

 

Ya they're good ppl. 

[Sniper9 560]

Just picked a pair up too.  I got a pair in small (48). I'm 5'10 160 lbs with a 32-33" waist (measured).  My clothing pant size is 30-31. 

These have pro level protection and shell for a fraction of the price of other top end brands. The fit is snug around the hips and waist with just enough volume in the legs for good mobility. 

I'll skate in them tonight so I'll see how they feel on the ice and in full gear.

It is a bit odd having pants with an external belt since I've had internal belts forever. I keep thinking it's not "tight" enough even though it's very snug and isn't going to fall off my hips. With an external belt you don't get the same "locked in" cinching feel as you do with an internal belt. 

[Peter Pin 15]

On 11/15/2025 at 8:18 PM, Sniper9 said:

Just picked a pair up too.  I got a pair in small (48). I'm 5'10 160 lbs with a 32-33" waist (measured).  My clothing pant size is 30-31. 

These have pro level protection and shell for a fraction of the price of other top end brands. The fit is snug around the hips and waist with just enough volume in the legs for good mobility. 

I'll skate in them tonight so I'll see how they feel on the ice and in full gear.

It is a bit odd having pants with an external belt since I've had internal belts forever. I keep thinking it's not "tight" enough even though it's very snug and isn't going to fall off my hips. With an external belt you don't get the same "locked in" cinching feel as you do with an internal belt. 

Glad you seem to like the pants overall.   

FYI my usual pants clothing size  (Levi's jeans for instance) are usually 33 so that's why I went with Med-50 size Tackla pants. I think I got the right size.

The "locked in" feel was something I was looking for when buying the 9000s. They aren't perfect but so much better than what I tried in the past.