Most legacy custom apparel shops force pickleball coaches into 12, 24, or 48 piece minimums. That math does not work for a solo coach who needs 3 polos in rotation, an assistant who joins a team mid season, or an instructor refreshing one shirt color. The Pro Shops platform runs print on demand: one shirt triggers print and ship. Same per piece price whether you order 1 or 100. Here is what that unlocks for a pickleball coach.
Print on demand pricing does not carry the hidden fees that screen printers add for small orders. No screen setup. No minimum order surcharge. No per color upcharge. The price per shirt you see is the price per shirt you pay, whether you order 1 or 50.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.At very high volume (75+ identical pieces, no per piece customization, willing to wait 3 to 6 weeks), screen printers can edge out on raw per unit cost. But for any pickleball coach kit (multiple sizes, individual names, multiple colors, rolling refreshes through a season), the no minimum model wins on total cost, time to ship, and flexibility.
| Order | Per shirt (Pro Shops VIP) | Per shirt (legacy MOQ) | Setup or screen fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 wicking tee | $23.86 | Often refused | N/A |
| 3 wicking tees | $23.86 | Often refused | N/A |
| 24 wicking tees | $23.86 | $18 to $20 | $60 to $120 legacy |
No minimum. One polo, tee, or hoodie at the same per piece price as 50. Free shipping, US printed in about a week.
Start FreeNo. Same shipping, same production timeline, same quality print. One shirt triggers the full process.
Yes. Per piece customization at no extra charge.
About one week from order to delivery inside the US.
Yes. Same per piece price across order sizes. Volume does not change the unit cost.
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