The RinkFor the not so ready for prime-time players, coaches, referees, and the people that have to live with them. Discuss experiences in local leagues, coaching tips, equipment, and training.
Prostock sticks are often sticks made to a player's specs that are sent back to the manufacturer due to player dissatisfaction (doesn't mean they are defective however)
- Modified curve, flex pattern, finish, length and any number of factors
- They could also be repainted (ie. a 'prostock' EQ50 could be any number of sticks from a Synergy SE to an SE16)
- No warranty
Basically, it's likely that a prostock stick that you think you're buying is drastically different than the regular stock ones so buyer beware.
Refurbished pro stock sticks are sticks that have been broken and then repaired by "Stick Fix". You're buying a stick that is used and has already been broken once. Is it worth the money? That's up to you. I had a stick repaired by SRS(cost me $30) that worked well and didn't give me any problems. Of course I'm not sure I would pay $65 for a repaired pro stock stick, when for $10-$15 more I could find brand new pro sticks on ebay and my LHS.
I bought a refurbished S19 for $20 and I LOVE it! It has given me no problems at all and still has a good feel and balance to it. I guess a major factor is who fixed it and how they did it.
I get referbs for $30.00 USD and they hold up well but they are not even close to the same as new. I have bought 2 referbs 1st was in an emergency 2nd was because I wanted to try a curve. I don't use them except for pond hockey now. I'll be damned if I take a $200.00 + stick out to a pond.
