Let me tell you how I got a two-hundred-dollar professional hockey stick for one hundred dollars and how you can get one too!
So, Iām a Beer League Hockey Player and always up for good deals on quality hockey equipment and gear. I play two, three times a week in adult leagues and pick-up gamesā¦Iām obviously not a pro, but am very competitive and do love to use top-end equipment.
However, personally for me, I’m not one to pay $200, $250+ dollars for a brand-new hockey stick!
Not too long ago, I used to build my hockey sticks by buying decent shafts, blades, and butt-ends at my local hockey shop and onlineā¦usually in the bargain bin or clearance and I canāt remember ever paying over maybe $60 or $70 for a complete stick.
And then, when Iād break a stick, Iād just get a new blade or shaft, get out my trusty heat gun and glue a new blade inā¦anyone remember those days? These Frankenstein sticks were OK, but then it got harder and harder to find blades and shafts locally and online.
So, a little over a year ago, in the summer of 2021, I stumbled across something I never consideredā¦Professional Refurbished Hockey Sticks! Since then, Iāve purchased three refurbished sticks and theyāve performed great and I love emā.
These sticks are the latest and greatest models, were used and broken at the pro level, then professionally repaired to a nearly pre-broken state, but in otherwise excellent condition.
Hereās a refurbished stick I purchased online for $99.99. Below is my actual order on January 31st, 2022. It’s a CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro.
And, as you can see below, on the same website, this stick goes for $199.99 BRAND NEW!
So, what are the primary differences between refurbished hockey sticks compared to new ones?
The first and āmost obviousā is that, refurbished sticks have been āusedā and you really never know what theyāve been through. This was my most immediate concern and I wasnāt sure what to expect — if itād be all hacked-upā¦with chips, scratches, dings, etc… Maybe itād break after a couple weeks???
However, Iāve been pleasantly surprised with the sticks Iāve received. Theyāve been in excellent condition and performed great. Hereās the condition of my Jetspeed nowā¦which does have some hacks and scratches from my use since Iāve had it, but still in great condition.
The second obvious difference is the repair. The repairs are done at the shaft where a little part of the stick is cut-out on both ends and re-attached with some high-grade composite material inside the stick that actually makes them stronger in the repaired area. Thatās kind of technical, but thatās what they say!
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Here’s the repair point on my stickā¦
The only downside of the repair is the addition of 10 to 15 grams of weight for the repair materialā¦which again for me personally, I donāt notice. Thatād be like taping 10 or 15 paper clips on your stick!
A positive thing to note is the repairs are said to restore the stick flex, kick point, and durability to normal. So, back to itās pre-break condition!
So where did I get these sticks??? I got mine at HockeyStickMan.com!
I originally heard about Hockey Stick Manās Pro Blackout Sticks and thought Iād give one of those a try, but in my research, I stumbled across their refurbished hockey sticks. And, I thoughtā¦theyāre actually cheaper, high-end pro sticks, Iāll try one of those.
Thereās a lot more information on their website detailing their refurbishing process, as well as, who uses their refurbished sticksā¦which are hundreds of Junior, College, Elite Level Minor, and some former NHLāers.
So, Hockey Stick Man does provide a 35-day guarantee on the repaired portion of the stick and in my experience have had great customer service.
Iāve called them a few times with questions and to help me find the right stick for my style of play and theyāve been very helpful and know what theyāre talking about.
For me, there was a $20 shipping charge, but did receive sticks within a few days of order.
If youāre a first-time buyer, you may be able to take advantage of a $10 or $15 off welcome offer.
One other thing to note, if youāre a right-handed shooter, itāll be harder for you to find refurb sticks as they are somewhat limited compared to lefties. Thereāre just more left-handed senior pro hockey players than rightiesā¦so, more lefty broken/refurb sticks.
So, if youāre a beer leaguer like me who wants a great performing pro stick at half price, you may want to consider refurbished hockey sticks!
Iām always interested in other options on a budget, so please share anything in the comments below.
Stay junky my friends!šššŗ
Beer League Hockey Guy
Check out the āHow to Get a PRO Hockey Stick for HALF PRICE YouTube Video!ā