Bear Grips Pro ShopsBoxing Gym Custom Ink Alternative for Fight Teams
- Custom Ink requires 24-piece minimums and upfront payment. Bear Grips Pro Shops sets the minimum at 1.
- VIP base prices on Pro Shops run $4 to $11 lower per item across the catalog.
- Members order directly through your shop link. No inventory, no upfront cost.
- Same US printing, faster turnaround (about a week vs 2-3 weeks).
The traditional path for boxing gym custom apparel goes through Custom Ink: build a design, hit a 24-piece minimum, pay upfront, wait two to three weeks, and store the boxes. The Pro Shops path looks different. Members order one at a time through your shop link, you pay nothing upfront, items ship directly to members, and base prices are $4 to $11 lower per item. Here is the side-by-side and how to switch.
Side-by-Side: Custom Ink vs Bear Grips Pro Shops
| Factor | Custom Ink | Bear Grips Pro Shops |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 24 pieces | 1 piece |
| Upfront cost | Pay full order upfront | $0 upfront |
| Tee base price | $24 to $30 | $19.88 VIP base |
| Hoodie base price | $48 to $58 | $36.88 VIP base |
| Hat base price | $30 to $36 | $25.88 VIP base |
| Turnaround | 2-3 weeks | About 1 week |
| Member ordering model | Group buy, you collect | Direct, automated |
| Inventory storage | You hold boxes | No inventory |
Why No-Minimum Changes Everything for Boxing Gyms
The 24-piece minimum forces a specific workflow: collect orders in advance, pay upfront, wait two to three weeks, then distribute. That is fine for a one-time fight-night event. It is terrible for a standing membership program.
The no-minimum model lets you keep a shop link live year-round. New members signing up in week three of January can order a hoodie that week and have it in their hands the next. No group-buy required, no waiting for the next batch.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Switching From Custom Ink to Pro Shops
- Sign up at shops.beargrips.com/for/boxing-gym
- Upload the same design files you used at Custom Ink
- Rebuild your 3 to 5 best-selling SKUs on your new shop
- Set retail prices (most gyms keep the same retail and pocket the lower base price)
- Announce the new shop link in the member chat and at the front desk
Your members switch in one announcement. You skip the next 24-piece minimum.
Where Custom Ink Still Wins
Two cases where Custom Ink is still the right pick:
- Single bulk fight-night order of 50+ identical pieces: bulk pricing can match Pro Shops on very large single orders
- Specialty fight-team uniform pieces: Custom Ink offers cut-and-sew specialty items we do not
For day-to-day member apparel, standing shop programs, and any order under 50 pieces, Pro Shops is the better fit.
Switch From Custom Ink In Under An Hour
Lower base prices, no minimum, no upfront cost. Members order direct. Free US shipping, about a week to delivery.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a cheaper alternative to Custom Ink for boxing gyms?
Yes. Bear Grips Pro Shops runs $4 to $11 lower per item on VIP base prices and has no minimum order requirement.
What is the difference between Custom Ink and Bear Grips Pro Shops?
Custom Ink requires 24-piece minimums and upfront payment. Pro Shops sets minimum at 1 piece with no upfront cost. Members order directly through the shop link instead of through a group-buy.
Can I switch my boxing gym from Custom Ink to Bear Grips Pro Shops?
Yes. Sign up, upload the same design files, rebuild your top SKUs on the new shop, and announce the new shop link to members. Most gyms complete the switch in under an hour.
