Field events coaches who try Custom Ink hit the same problems as accelerator program directors: minimums that break for small squads, bulk-to-one-address shipping that creates distribution work, and a re-quote-every-time workflow that turns each season into a new project. Here is the field events comparison.
Custom Ink minimums vary by product but typically start at 6 to 12 pieces. For a 5-thrower squad or a 4-vaulter squad, that means either paying the highest per-piece price or over-ordering to hit the next tier.
The no-minimum model removes the penalty entirely. 4 pieces, 12 pieces, or 40 pieces all price at the same per-piece base.
Custom Ink ships the full order to one address. For a team spread across multiple athlete home addresses or a coach who does not want to manage a 30-package distribution, the bulk model creates work.
Per-athlete ship removes the distribution work. Each athlete enters their own address, picks their own size, and the gear ships direct.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Custom Ink runs as a per-order model. Each new season is a new order, a new quote, a new design review. The coach rebuilds the order from scratch every batch.
The template-reuse model lets the coach upload the design once, update the year, and republish for the next season in 10 minutes.
| Feature | Custom Ink | Bear Grips Pro Shops |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 6 to 24 minimums by product | No minimum |
| Shipping | Bulk to one address | Per-athlete or bulk |
| Season workflow | New quote each year | Template reuse |
| Sizing | Pre-order in mixed sizes | Athlete picks at checkout |
| Monthly cost | None, pay per order | Free tier or $59 / $109 VIP |
No minimum, per-athlete ship, reusable season template. Set up in 45 minutes.
Start FreeYes. Upload the logo and design files to a Pro Shops account and the products go live in under an hour.
For a one-time 200+ piece order of a single product, Custom Ink can be cost-competitive. For multi-season programs with recurring orders, the Pro Shops model is structurally better.
Bear Grips Pro Shops