Editor’s Full Product Review

“CCMs newest chapter in the Tacks saga can be best described as refined, bold, and ambitious. We havent seen a proper upgrade to the Tacks protective line since the AS1 in 2019, but now that weve reached the AS-V era, we can conclude that it was definitely worth the wait. The new Tacks AS-V Pro player protective line builds on what made the AS1 so successful, and then some.”

“The AS-V Pro looks to offer only the best in performance and protection.”
CCM Tacks AS-V Pro: Read the Review!

New for 2022 is the next iteration in the Tacks pant line: the AS-V Pro. The AS-V Pro pants offer multiple features that focus on high mobility on power strides while keeping you protected from all sides. Features include D3O AERO foam, Flexmotion technology, and an optimized Anatomical Shield Design.

External Materials
The exterior of the pads has been furnished with premium 400D nylon, as well as abrasion-resistant side panels, belt, and kidney protection. The nylon has been cut similar to how the pros would have it, at one inch in the back of the legs. CCM made note of general areas on hockey pants that tend to suffer the most wear and added extra nylon reinforcements as needed.

Thigh Protection
A floating molded HD foam cap and PE foam protect your thighs when blocking shots and during tough board battles. The strong foam and plastic offer both pro-level protection and mobility, ensuring you can play your best during the game.

Hip Protection
CCM incorporated JDP hip caps with their most renowned and high-performing material to date: D3O AERO material, into the pants hip protection. D3O is commonly used in CCM protective gear due to its amazing cushioning and absorption properties, as seen even in military equipment. The hip padding uses a Flexmotion segmented design to enhance mobility and keep you covered, no matter how you move on the ice.

Spine Protection
The spine is secured with the use of exposed HD foam and D3O AERO, and the Flexmotion design ensures you are covered at all times, at every angle. The tail pad transitions seamlessly into the rest of the pants and the spine, keeping you comfortable on top of the elite protection it provides.

Kidney Protection
Molded PE caps provide elite-level protection for the kidneys. The caps molded framework and sublimated comfort liner add some softness to the kidney area, effectively making them much more pleasant to play hockey in.

Belt/Lace Closure
The adjustable integrated belt is made of tough nylon and secures the pants on your person while you play. The pants additionally feature a stabilized belly pad for more coverage around the stomach area.

Leg Zippers
For growing players, CCM has included a one-inch zipper extension on the AS-V Pro, which will add length to their gear in the future. In addition, the inner zipper has been optimized and repositioned to lessen friction on crossovers.

Sizes & Colors
The CCM Tacks AS-V Pro Senior Hockey Pants come in Small, Medium, Large, and XLarge sizes, and Black and Navy colourways.