Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment of Orange

Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment of Orange is a sporting goods store in Orange, CT. The business specializes in ice hockey and lacrosse equipment, offering both new and used gear along with custom apparel. It serves hockey and lacrosse players in the New Haven area and holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews.

Established in 1965, Whitie Bensen Athletic Equipment began when founder Whitie Bensen sold used hockey and lacrosse equipment out of his car before opening a shop. The store has since grown to include popular brands while remaining particularly known for its used equipment. Beyond retail sales, the business provides a range of services including skate sharpening with over 50 years of experience, offering new blade sharpening, figure skate sharpening, and custom hollows. Skate repair covers holder changes, rivet repair, copper repair, blade replacement, and roller conversions. Skate fitting has been a focus since 1965, with a 30-day, no-questions-asked return policy on used skates. Lacrosse stringing services handle men's and women's heads, high, mid, and low pockets, traditional stringing, rail pockets, and women's mesh stringing, with on-the-spot and overnight options available. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and is closed on Sunday.

The store is located at 326 Boston Post Rd in Orange, CT.

The business has earned a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it, reflecting its standing as a long-established local shop in the area.