IMO the problem lies in that fact that everyone is getting really good at hockey, the shots are becoming really fast and hard. They need less weight-loss tech and more strength tech. It's nice to have a stick the same weight as a cloud, but if it's not going to stand up to a 6'3 200lb person behind it then I won't get it, especially if the cost stays at +300-400$$
The nexus line is a great underrated line, and I think they should push more of those. It would just be really annoying if hockey become too unsustainable, it basically is already. When I used to work in a hockey store the biggest complaint I would hear is how expensive it is. I saw way too many parents who couldn't afford to put their kids through the junior system. Let's pray that Bauer doesn't go full-crazy with these prices, pro stock stuff will reflect that too.
Also, on a side note. A bit of a rumor so take it with a grain of salt, but I heard Bauer is pulling out of selling pro stock gear to retail stores. ....again could be a rumor but still.