Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball

What Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball does

Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball is a privately held specialty sporting goods retailer founded in 2002 and operating from a single physical storefront at 774 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota. The company sells lacrosse and pickleball equipment, apparel, and accessories to individual athletes, youth and university programs, and recreational players in the Minnesota market. Its product portfolio spans pickleball paddles, balls, shoes, apparel, bags, and accessories; and lacrosse heads, shafts, complete sticks, protective gear, goalie equipment, and goggles. Key supplier brands stocked include Selkirk, Joola, Lifetime, Maverik, ECD, and STX.

The business operates a hybrid distribution model combining a physical retail showroom with a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront offering in-store pickup and free shipping on orders over $100. The underlying technology stack is standard off-the-shelf e-commerce with no proprietary platform features. Revenue is generated exclusively through one-time product sales at unit-based retail pricing, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue streams. The company also offers custom team gear services, gift cards, and used equipment (pre-owned pickleball paddles).

The company has 9 employees and serves primarily local and regional Minnesota customers. Marketing channels include the e-commerce site, social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok), email newsletter, sport-specific blog content, and customer testimonials. No institutional investors, parent companies, or external funding are disclosed. The ownership structure appears to be founder or small-group owned, consistent with an independent regional specialty retailer.

Name

Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball

Legal name

Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball

Website

https://lacrosseandpickleball.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball is a privately held specialty sporting goods retailer in Hopkins, Minnesota, selling lacrosse and pickleball equipment, apparel, and accessories through a single physical storefront and a Shopify e-commerce site, serving individual athletes and youth/university programs in the regional Minnesota market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sporting Goods Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459), Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers (4591)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pickleball Equipment & Accessories Retail (CRAMAFAB), Lacrosse Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAF), Racquet Sports (Tennis/Pickleball/Badminton/Squash) Retail (CRAMABAF), Team Sports Protective Gear & Sports Medicine Retail (CRAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Lacrosse equipment retail
• Pickleball equipment retail
• Sporting goods store
• Lacrosse gear sales
• Pickleball gear sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkins, Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Revenue generated through direct sales of lacrosse and pickleball equipment including paddles, sticks, apparel, accessories, and protective gear. Transaction-based model with one-time purchases at point of sale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball is a specialty sporting goods retailer that sells lacrosse and pickleball equipment, apparel, accessories, and protective gear through a single physical retail store in Hopkins, MN and a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront. The offering spans pickleball paddles, balls, shoes, apparel, and bags, as well as lacrosse heads, shafts, complete sticks, goalie equipment, protective gear, and women's eyewear, complemented by custom stringing, custom team gear, gift cards, and used pickleball paddle resale.

Product overview

Northstar Lacrosse and Pickleball is a dual-sport specialty retail store offering a comprehensive range of equipment and apparel for both pickleball and lacrosse. The product portfolio centers around two core product lines: Pickleball equipment (paddles, balls, shoes, apparel, bags, and accessories) and Lacrosse equipment (heads, shafts, complete sticks, protective gear, goalie equipment, and goggles). The store operates as an e-commerce platform powered by Shopify, offering both new and used products, custom team gear, and gift cards. Notable brand partnerships include Selkirk, Joola, Lifetime, Maverik, ECD, and STX for equipment, with payment processing through major credit cards and digital wallets.

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Products and services

• Pickleball Paddles Assortment of pickleball paddles including Selkirk, Joola, and other brands, designed for different skill levels and playing styles with features for power, spin, and control. Sold to individual pickleball players.
• Pickleballs Official pickleball balls for indoor and outdoor play, including the LT Pro 48 which is the new Official Ball for the PPA.
• Pickleball Shoes Athletic footwear designed for pickleball court play with appropriate support and grip.
• Pickleball Apparel Athletic clothing and sportswear specifically designed for pickleball players.
• Men's Lacrosse Heads Lacrosse stick heads designed for men's lacrosse, including offensive and defensive models.
• Men's Lacrosse Shafts Lacrosse shafts in various materials including carbon fiber, aluminum, and composite, designed for attack and midfield play.
• Lacrosse Goalie Equipment Specialized equipment for lacrosse goalies including heads, shafts, gloves, and body protection.
• Men's Lacrosse Protective Gear Protective equipment for men's lacrosse including shoulder pads, chest protectors, arm guards, and helmets.
• Selkirk Era Power Pickleball Paddle High-performance elongated pickleball paddle built for hard drives and spin-loaded shots with serious velocity while maintaining soft touch. Features Selkirk technology. Targeted at competitive pickleball players.
• LT Pro 48 Pickleball The new Official Ball for the PPA (Professional Pickleball Association), featuring symmetrically spaced holes and chamfered edges to reduce cracking and improve flight consistency and durability.
• Joola Pro IV Pickleball Paddle Line Next evolution of Joola paddles featuring patent-pending TechFlex Power (TFP) technology for improved precision, with optimized weight distribution to reduce paddle fatigue and provide forgiveness on mishits.
• Maverik Kimera Lacrosse Head Versatile lacrosse head combining the best features of Maverik's top performing heads, optimized with Force Tech, a narrow bottom rail for ball control, reverse struts for durability, and an updated throat for more ground balls.
• ECD Carbon 4.0 Lacrosse Shaft Upgrade to one of the game's most popular lacrosse shafts, featuring increased durability, an optimized Flex5 profile, and a precision-crafted standard shape, ideal for players all over the field.
• STX Stallion Prism Lacrosse Head Translucent lacrosse head engineered to exceed current standards for clear heads, matching the shape, stringing holes, and structure of the Stallion 1K.
• Custom Team Gear Customized team apparel and equipment with team colors and logos, served for lacrosse and pickleball team orders from youth leagues, schools, and university programs.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase to give as gifts for lacrosse and pickleball equipment at the store.
• Used Pickleball Paddles Pre-owned pickleball paddles available at discounted prices.
• Custom Stringing Service Custom stringing service for lacrosse sticks, offered at the retail location as an add-on service.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DICK'S Sporting Goods: Largest US sporting goods retailer carrying lacrosse and pickleball equipment across hundreds of stores. Serves as a broad incumbent competitor — overlapping product categories but far greater scale, broader assortment, and different value proposition.
• Academy Sports + Outdoors: Large-format sporting goods retailer carrying lacrosse and team-sports equipment across many US locations. Functions as a broad incumbent alternative for customers shopping across sporting goods categories.
• Hibbett Sports: Regional sporting goods retailer with brick-and-mortar stores carrying lacrosse and pickleball equipment. Overlaps with Northstar in product categories and customer segments but at significantly larger scale and broader assortment.
• Modell's Sporting Goods (online): Sporting goods retailer offering lacrosse and racquet sports equipment. While Modell's physical stores have largely closed, the online operation remains a broad-market competitor with significant selection and brand depth.

Direct peers

• Play It Again Sports: Franchised used and new sporting goods retailer with locations nationwide, including lacrosse and racquet sports equipment. Comparable as a multi-sport specialty sporting goods retailer with both physical storefronts and e-commerce, including used inventory.
• Lacrosse Unlimited: Specialty lacrosse equipment retailer with both physical stores and e-commerce, carrying heads, shafts, and protective gear from premium brands. Directly comparable to Northstar's lacrosse business — same brands, same team-sport customer base, and a similar specialty-retail positioning.
• PickleballCentral: Specialty pickleball equipment retailer offering paddles, balls, and accessories online. Closely comparable to Northstar's pickleball arm — same product category, similar target customers, and competing for the same enthusiast and tournament player segment.
• The Lax Store: Specialty lacrosse retailer with team sales, custom stringing, and equipment for all levels. Comparable to Northstar's lacrosse business including the team-gear and custom-services offerings.
• Pickleball Depot: Online specialty pickleball retailer offering paddles, balls, and accessories. Comparable to Northstar's pickleball e-commerce operations, targeting similar enthusiast and competitive player segments.

Emerging players

• PB Pro Pickleball: Pickleball-focused specialty retailer emerging alongside the sport's growth. Comparable as a niche pickleball-only operator with similar target customers but lacking Northstar's dual-sport diversification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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