insertnamehere Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bildeer Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I ain't paying no (expletive) $300, or even $200 on a stick. These days I just use old stock composites (NXG and the like). I used to get cheap foam cores for practices and didn't care if the broke, because they didn't cost anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlocked1 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Every good is more expensive today than it was a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyGrips13 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Shop for previous years models at discounts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 46 minutes ago, WillyGrips13 said: Shop for previous years models at discounts. This is the answer. Fortunately I've got a stockpile of EF4 and M1 Pro+ sticks from when I worked at Perani's, but going forward there's very little chance I pay full freight for the new hotness. Pro returns are another option those who are willing to live without a warranty and are willing to live with the fact that they may not be able to get the identical curve the next time they need a stick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Cheap composite sticks, go to Canadian Tire. Warrior and I think Sher-Wood are the brands, one model of each, 99.99$ and 119.99$ I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Boiss Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 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? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertnamehere Posted February 21, 2022 Author Share Posted February 21, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman30 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCVII Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insertnamehere Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCVII Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 36 minutes ago, insertnamehere said: Ha! A Lefevre glove is $700 CAD! Hard pass on anything from those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyazhito Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Tendy Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 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… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichMan Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Time to bring back the Sherwood 530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scythe Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 The whole position of goalie has gotten very exhausting . Losing interest in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 7:08 PM, XCVII said: Hard pass on anything from those guys. You pay for the extended wait time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCrow Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_shifty1982 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCrow Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 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 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullright Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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