Insane Stick Prices

[insertnamehere]

Is anyone else blown away with how much sticks cost these days?

I've had 2 out of my 3 sticks break recently, so I was shopping around for a replacement and even a low end composite is around $150.

I don't need a top of the line stick anymore (realistically never have), but I was curious what they go for and was shocked to see that a True Catalyst PX is $400, either high end Bauer and Warrior Pro+ lines are $350, and a CCM Axis Pro almost seems like a comparatively good deal at "only" $300. 

Am I just showing some age by seeming to remember that $200 used to be the price point for a high end stick?

[bildeer]

I ain't paying no (expletive) $300, or even $200 on a stick.

These days I just use old stock composites (NXG and the like).  I used to get cheap foam cores for practices and didn't care if the broke, because they didn't cost anything.

[dreadlocked1]

Every good is more expensive today than it was a year ago.  

[WillyGrips13]

Shop for previous years models at discounts. 

[Puckstopper]

46 minutes ago, WillyGrips13 said:

Shop for previous years models at discounts. 

This is the answer.   Fortunately I've got a stockpile of EF4 and M1 Pro+ sticks from when I worked at Perani's, but going forward there's very little chance I pay full freight for the new hotness.   Pro returns are another option those who are willing to live without a warranty and are willing to live with the fact that they may not be able to get the identical curve the next time they need a stick.   

[RichMan]

Cheap composite sticks, go to Canadian Tire. Warrior and I think Sher-Wood are the brands, one model of each, 99.99$ and 119.99$ I think. 

[CJ Boiss]

Only time I broke a composite goalie stick was when I smashed it into a post after getting scored on. What are you guys doing to your sticks?

[insertnamehere]

2 hours ago, RichMan said:

Cheap composite sticks, go to Canadian Tire. Warrior and I think Sher-Wood are the brands, one model of each, 99.99$ and 119.99$ I think. 

Yeah, I hate having to settle for a curve I don't want though. The one by me at least only ever has one option. 

[Lucky Pucker]

I had been meaning to ask here anyway, so I’ll put it in this thread in the hopes that a) Someone has tried these, and; B) they could be an affordable alternative.

So - HAS anyone tried these…? The pricing is competitive, and there seems to be more options than the Canadian Tire/Sportcheck entry level. Note: this is not the Christian USA of yesteryear, makers of the Christian Curve; this is a Canadian company owned by the guy who now owns The Hockey News.

https://christianhockey.com/collections/goalie-sticks/products/christian-helium?variant=30140445556787

 

Edited February 21, 2022 by Lucky Pucker

[Snowman30]

I have gotten most of my sticks off sideline swap. I have yet to pay full price and most of the ones I have gotten are pro stocks models. But yes instore prices have gotten crazy for sticks now.

[ZeroGravitas]

Pretty much everything is going up in price, not just sticks. Most of the new, big items (pads, catchers, blockers, sticks) are jumping up $20, $30 or $50 US over their previous incarnation. Expect pro CAs to break $600 US and pro sticks to break $300 US. Catalyst PX at the $329 US price point is a sign of things to come.

Edited February 22, 2022 by ZeroGravitas

[XCVII]

Stick prices are almost at the same level as the housing market in Toronto - it's detached from reality. I need really good justification to process the fact that high end sticks are around the same retail price as a catch glove.

[SaveByRichter35]

1 hour ago, XCVII said:

Stick prices are almost at the same level as the housing market in Toronto - it's detached from reality. I need really good justification to process the fact that high end sticks are around the same retail price as a catch glove.

Especially since that stick is going to snap eventually

[insertnamehere]

9 hours ago, XCVII said:

Stick prices are almost at the same level as the housing market in Toronto - it's detached from reality. I need really good justification to process the fact that high end sticks are around the same retail price as a catch glove.

Ha! A Lefevre glove is $700 CAD!

[XCVII]

36 minutes ago, insertnamehere said:

Ha! A Lefevre glove is $700 CAD!

Hard pass on anything from those guys.

[ilyazhito]

I found a pair of full right Christian EV 3300s for $132 US, direct from the manufacturers. They're a little on the heavy side, but seem like a good stick so far. 

[Desert Tendy]

On 2/21/2022 at 2:21 PM, Lucky Pucker said:

I had been meaning to ask here anyway, so I’ll put it in this thread in the hopes that a) Someone has tried these, and; B) they could be an affordable alternative.

So - HAS anyone tried these…? The pricing is competitive, and there seems to be more options than the Canadian Tire/Sportcheck entry level. Note: this is not the Christian USA of yesteryear, makers of the Christian Curve; this is a Canadian company owned by the guy who now owns The Hockey News.

https://christianhockey.com/collections/goalie-sticks/products/christian-helium?variant=30140445556787

 

Emailed them to get some info on the helium and no response…

[RichMan]

Time to bring back the Sherwood 530 

[Scythe]

The whole position of goalie has gotten very exhausting . Losing interest in it. 

 

 

[A.YOUNGoalie13]

On 2/22/2022 at 7:08 PM, XCVII said:

Hard pass on anything from those guys.

You pay for the extended wait time

[HellCrow]

Ah yeah it's just crazy, how it costs. I had 2 CCM Premier 2.5 for at least almost 2 years. 2 games ago the shaft broke on a shot I got on it.
Went to the store and as usual, I cannot find any of these since they've been replaced since but the newer model (more expensive). I finally found in a local proshop where I play 1 stick Premier 1.5 All Black for 129CAD. Meanwhile it'll do the job but I am waiting for a friend who know someone that can have deals on sticks. I'll check with him hoping it's going to work.

The sticks are probably the most lucrative this in a sport store. I'd be curious to know how much it really cost to produce vs the price we pay...

[mr_shifty1982]

On 3/14/2022 at 3:41 PM, HellCrow said:

Ah yeah it's just crazy, how it costs. I had 2 CCM Premier 2.5 for at least almost 2 years. 2 games ago the shaft broke on a shot I got on it.
Went to the store and as usual, I cannot find any of these since they've been replaced since but the newer model (more expensive). I finally found in a local proshop where I play 1 stick Premier 1.5 All Black for 129CAD. Meanwhile it'll do the job but I am waiting for a friend who know someone that can have deals on sticks. I'll check with him hoping it's going to work.

The sticks are probably the most lucrative this in a sport store. I'd be curious to know how much it really cost to produce vs the price we pay...

My Ps2 lasted a long time as well, they actually didn't break I ended up selling them, same as my Eflex4s, love the Eflex sticks, they are reasonably marked as well if you can find a 4, currently using a 5.

Edited May 5, 2022 by mr_shifty1982

[HellCrow]

6 minutes ago, mr_shifty1982 said:

My Ps2 lasted a long time as well, they actually didn't break I ended up selling them, same as my Eflex4s, love the Eflex sticks, they are reasonably marked as well if you cam find a 4, currently using a 5.

That's good to know, I'll aim for these then if they last long !

[Fullright]

I complained about the cost and availability in another thread. After striking out a 3 total hockey stores that allegedly sell goalie equipment, I went to Gunzo's and they found one in the basement. It was inexpensive but not a stick I like but no choice so...

[Puckstopper]

16 hours ago, HellCrow said:

That's good to know, I'll aim for these then if they last long !

EF4 was the best value on the rack at full price, let along at a discount.