REZZTEK

What REZZTEK does

REZZTEK (legally LG Protective Wearables LLC, with US operations in Coral Springs, Florida) is a hockey equipment company that designs, manufactures, and distributes a patented alternative to traditional hockey blade tape. The flagship product, Rezztek® Blade Grip, is built on a four-layer patented architecture protected internationally via WIPO (WO2019/04007A1), Canada (CA3052042A), the US (US201816632840A), China (CN201880049167A), and the EU (EP18766399A), with additional EUIPO industrial design registrations and registered US/Canadian trademarks. The company claims the product is 50% lighter and thinner than standard tape, water resistant and repellent, lasts 8-10 sessions per application versus daily re-taping, and is supported by a 2019 independent study (Martin Plesch) reporting 3% improvement in shot speed, 6% in accuracy, and 5% in energy transfer.

The product line spans Player Edition, NHL Edition (officially licensed from the 2023-24 season), Custom Edition, 6pack Edition, Goalie Edition, Learn to Play Edition (ages 6-10), Team Packs (20 sticks), and Charity Packs (Hockey Fights Cancer, Movember, Hockey Is for Everyone), with accessories including Elite Performance Socks ($34.99), Skate Socks with Grip Sole Technology ($19.99), Clear Tape, Quick Apply Roller, branded apparel, and a third-party Lizard Skins Grip Tape offering. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via Shopify-powered US and EU storefronts (rezztek.com and eu.rezztek.com), augmented by retail distribution in 8+ US specialty and sporting-goods chains (Pure Hockey, Hockey Monkey, Scheels, Dick's Sporting Goods), Canadian retailers (Sport Chek, Hockey Life), and 10+ European distributors. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from $29.99 (Player Doublepack) to $35.99 (NHL/Custom Doublepack), with bulk and charity tiers at $89.99 (6pack) and $299.99 (Charity Team Pack of 20 sticks); socks are manufactured via OEM partner Specter Sports a.s. in Slovakia.

The company was founded in 2017, is led by founder and CEO Andrej Dula, and operates as a privately held LLC with a small team (1-10 employees per firmographics). The customer base spans hockey players at all levels (youth 6+ through NHL professionals), goalkeepers, hockey teams and organizations (Team Packs), NHL fans (NHL Edition), and cause-oriented buyers (Charity Packs). The company cites penetration across all 32 NHL teams and 35+ professional clubs globally, and reports that Rezztek-equipped players combined for 1,000+ goals and assists in the NHL over recent seasons. There are no disclosed equity funding rounds; the company is associated with MassChallenge (2019) and CB Investment Management (2021) but no dollar amounts are stated, and ownership appears to be founder-held.

Name

REZZTEK

Legal name

LG Protective Wearables LLC

Website

https://rezztek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

REZZTEK (LG Protective Wearables LLC), based in Coral Springs, Florida, is a hockey equipment company that manufactures and distributes patented Rezztek® blade grips replacing traditional hockey tape, serving players from youth to professional levels through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and specialty retail across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hockey Equipment Accessories

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Hockey & Field Hockey Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)

Keywords

• Hockey blade grips
• Hockey stick tape
• Ice hockey equipment
• Hockey performance accessories
• Hockey protective gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase of Rezztek blade grips and accessories. Doublepack (2 sticks) is basic packaging; bulk options available (6-pack, Team Packs for 20 sticks). Additional revenue from personalization and customization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

REZZTEK designs, manufactures, and sells a patented four-layer hockey blade grip product that replaces traditional hockey tape on ice hockey stick blades. The product is 50% lighter and thinner than tape, water resistant and repellent, and independently tested to deliver measurable improvements in shot speed, accuracy, and puck control. The company also sells complementary hockey performance socks, skate socks, application tools, branded apparel, and team/charity packs, distributed through its own Shopify e-commerce stores and global retail partners.

Product overview

Rezztek North America (LG Protective Wearables LLC) is a hockey equipment company offering a portfolio of blade grip products that replace traditional hockey tape, supplemented by apparel and accessories. The core offering is Rezztek®, a four-patented-layer blade grip that is 50% lighter and thinner than tape, water resistant and repellent, and scientifically proven to improve shot speed (3%), accuracy (6%), and puck control (5%). The product line spans multiple editions differentiated by customization level and licensing: Player Edition (standard grips, $29.99 doublepack), NHL Edition (officially licensed NHL team logos, $35.99 doublepack), Custom Edition (team logo customization, $35.99 doublepack), 6pack Edition (bulk 6-pack with free personalization), Goalie Edition (specialized for goaltenders), Learn to Play Edition (youth size for ages 6–10), Team Packs (bulk 20-stick packs), and Charity Packs (cause-related special editions). Accessories include Elite Performance Socks ($34.99), Skate Socks with Grip Sole Technology ($19.99), Clear Tape, Water Bottle, Quick Apply Roller, and brand apparel (T-shirt, Hoodie, Hat). A third-party brand, Lizard Skins Grip Tape (shaft tape), is also sold on the platform. Rezztek® holds an NHL licensing agreement starting from the 2023–24 season.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rezztek NHL Edition: Hockey blade grip products featuring officially licensed NHL team logos.
• Rezztek Custom Edition
• Rezztek Player Edition
• Rezztek Goalie Edition
• Rezztek Learn to Play Edition
• Rezztek 6pack Edition
• Rezztek Team Packs
• Rezztek Charity Packs
• Rezztek Elite Performance Socks
• Rezztek Skate Socks

Products and services

• Rezztek® Blade Grip (Player Edition) A high-performance grip for hockey stick blades that replaces traditional tape, featuring four patented layers that are 50% lighter and thinner than tape, water resistant and repellent, and proven to improve shot speed, accuracy, and puck control. Sold as a Doublepack covering 2 sticks. Targeted at all levels of hockey players from youth to professional.
• Rezztek® NHL Edition Officially NHL-licensed blade grip featuring team-branded designs for various NHL franchises, sold as a Doublepack for 2 sticks at up to $35.99. Available in Senior and Junior sizes with various team logos. Targeted at NHL fans and players wanting to display team loyalty on their equipment.
• Rezztek® Custom Edition Customizable blade grip allowing players and teams to add team logos, initials, or numbers directly onto the grip. Sold as a Doublepack for 2 sticks at $35.99. Targeted at teams and individual players seeking personalized equipment branding.
• Rezztek® 6pack Edition Bulk blade grip product containing 6 Rezztek grips for 6 sticks, offered with free personalization. Available in Senior and Junior sizes, Black and White. Priced at $89.99. Targeted at players needing grips for multiple sticks.
• Rezztek® Goalie Edition Blade grip specifically designed for hockey goaltenders, providing better puck control and quicker, more accurate passes. Packaged as a Doublepack for 2 goalie sticks. Targeted at goalkeepers needing specialized grip for playing the puck.
• Rezztek® Learn to Play Edition Blade grip in youth size for hockey players ages 6-10 using youth or junior sticks. Available in 3pack (6 grips for 3 sticks) at $35.99 and 5pack (10 grips for 5 sticks) in various colors and patterns. Designed for young players at the introductory level.
• Rezztek® Charity Packs Special edition team-sized blade grip packs supporting charitable causes including Hockey Fights Cancer, Movember, and Hockey Is for Everyone. Packaged as 20-stick team packs at $299.99 in Senior size. Targeted at teams and supporters of hockey community causes.
• Rezztek® Elite Performance Socks Pro-grade hockey socks designed to be worn over shinguards. Feature a snug elastic fit, ventilation mesh zones for moisture wicking, reinforced double-stitched seams, and a feather-light low-bulk design. Available in Black and White, sizes XS-XL, priced at $34.99.
• Rezztek® Skate Socks Specialized socks designed for wearing inside ice hockey skates. Feature Grip Sole Technology to prevent slipping inside the skate, Anti Lace-Bite Cushion for protection against lace pressure, and a snug elastic fit. Material: 60% cotton, 38% polyamide, 2% elastane. Available in Ankle and Knee lengths, sizes S-L, Black, priced at $19.99.
• Rezztek® Clear Tape 3pack Clear tape accessory for hockey sticks, sold as a 3-pack. Used as a complementary accessory to the Rezztek blade grips.
• Rezztek® Water Bottle Branded Rezztek water bottle, part of the hockey accessories product line. Priced at $14.99.
• Rezztek® Quick Apply Roller Application tool accessory for applying Rezztek® blade grips to hockey stick blades. Priced at $11.99.
• Rezztek® Extra Soft Vintage T-shirt Extra soft vintage-style T-shirt featuring the Rezztek® brand. Sold as part of the brand apparel accessories line.
• Rezztek® Hoodie Branded Rezztek® hoodie, part of the brand apparel accessories line. Priced at $39.99.
• Rezztek® Hat Branded Rezztek® cap/hat, part of the brand apparel accessories line. Priced at $24.99.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3% improvement in shot speed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sport Chek (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Canadian sporting goods retailer offering Rezztek products in stores across Canada.
• Hockey Life (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian hockey specialty retailer prohockeylife.com carrying Rezztek products.
• Pure Hockey (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading US hockey equipment retailer purehockey.com distributing Rezztek products.
• Hockey Monkey (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS hockey equipment retailer hockeymonkey.com carrying Rezztek blade grips.
• Dick's Sporting Goods (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US sporting goods retailer dickssportinggoods.com offering Rezztek products.
• Scheels (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS sporting goods retailer schees.com distributing Rezztek products.
• True Hockey (Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean hockey equipment distributor truehockey.ru offering Rezztek in Russia.
• Ochsner Hockey (Switzerland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss hockey equipment retailer shop.ochsnerhockey.ch distributing Rezztek products.
• Specter Sports a.s.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerManufacturer of Rezztek skate socks. Located at Rusovska cesta 36, Bratislava, Slovakia, EU. Produces the Rezztek Performance Hockey Socks and Skate Socks product lines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lizard Skins: Lizard Skins is a direct competitor in hockey grip products — notably Lizard Skins Grip Tape for hockey stick shafts — and is even retailed on Rezztek's own storefront. Both brands target elite and amateur hockey players seeking performance grip accessories and compete for the same NHL endorsement-driven customer base.
• Renfrew Hockey: Renfrew is a heritage hockey tape brand (founded by NHL trainer Hap Emms) used by generations of professional and amateur players. It is the closest legacy substitute for Rezztek's blade grips and shares the same end customer.
• Howie Hockey: Howie Hockey sells hockey tape and stick accessories aimed at performance-conscious players. It competes head-to-head with Rezztek's blade grips in the same replacement-tape category and at comparable price points for amateur and elite players.

Broad incumbents

• Warrior Sports: Warrior (a New Balance brand) makes sticks, gloves, and hockey accessories with strong NHL presence. It competes for share of the professional hockey player's equipment budget alongside Rezztek.
• Sherwood Hockey: Sherwood produces sticks, gloves, and accessories used by NHL and elite players. It shares Rezztek's NHL-affiliated customer base and competes for performance-driven equipment purchases.
• Bauer Hockey: Bauer is the dominant hockey equipment manufacturer globally (sticks, skates, gloves, protective). It overlaps with Rezztek in accessories and NHL-level endorsement relationships, and represents the type of broad incumbent that could launch a competing blade grip product.
• TRUE Hockey: TRUE Hockey manufactures sticks, gloves, and protective gear and is also a European distributor of Rezztek (True Hockey Russia). It is a broad incumbent in hockey equipment with overlapping customer relationships at elite and amateur levels.
• CCM Hockey: CCM is one of the largest hockey equipment brands, supplying sticks, skates, and accessories at professional and amateur levels. It competes for the same hockey player's equipment wallet and shares NHL player endorsement as a marketing lever.

Emerging players

• Winnwell: Winnwell sells hockey accessories including tapes, grips, and training aids at mass-market price points. It is a partial competitor in the hockey tape/grip category with broader distribution in big-box sporting goods.
• Elite Hockey (Elite PP): Elite Hockey is a hockey accessories brand focused on grip products and stick customization. It targets the same blade-grip replacement niche as Rezztek with a comparable performance positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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