We at ABHS want the experience to be a positive one and you to use this stick for years to come. Manufacturing quality controls do not always catch errors and that is not something the player or parent should pay for in this game. We know the high priced sticks have a different guarantee but you pay for the possibility your stick may break. Our costs only affect those who break the ABHS. . We have designed this policy on how we would want to be treated. We are standing up to your investment much longer than other companies to improve the experience.We address important questions regarding ice hockey stick on our internet site.