Grip Boost began in 2012 when University of Maryland chemical-engineering PhDs teamed with former Terps and Baltimore Ravens tight end Matt Furstenburg to develop a gel that restores football gloves’ tackiness. The company now makes science-backed grip equipment for football, baseball, and golf, including its University of Maryland-developed glove gel and Boost Plus gloves. Its team combines sports experience with chemical-engineering expertise, and the company’s gloves meet SFIA specifications for NFHS, NOCSAE, and NCAA play.
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VukGripz LLCVukGripz LLC makes American-made friction grip tape and performance gloves for athletes, a company born when former college and professional baseball player R.J. Vukovich improvised a bat grip with his father during his final week of college baseball. Developed and tested through Vukovich’s six-year professional career, the reusable, weather-resistant grip technology now serves athletes across eight sports. The Ohio-based business remains family-owned and operated, with Vukovich’s mother and other relatives helping run it.NORTH CANTON, OH
GRIPAD USA LLCBorn from three childhood friends’ refusal to wear conventional gym gloves, GRIPAD USA LLC develops patented lifting grips and fitness accessories designed to protect the hands while preserving a natural grip. The founders first made a prototype from a neoprene wetsuit in 2003 and formed the American company in January 2008; GRIPAD products now reach more than 35 countries. Its open, minimal-coverage design remains the signature idea behind the brand, which also partners with the National Breast Cancer Foundation.BROOKLYN, NY
Mokom GlovesMokom Gloves is known for its patented approach to sports gloves, developed through material research, prototype work and field testing. The company makes thin, breathable gloves that expose parts of the palm and fingers to preserve natural touch while improving grip for athletes using sports equipment.CHEVY CHASE, MD
Mauer AthleticsFounded by goalkeepers in 2016, Cleveland-based Mauer Athletics makes goalkeeper gloves designed to deliver professional-level performance at more accessible prices. The company is best known for pioneering its STYCK silicone interior grip, which helps keep the glove securely fitted to the hand, and it sponsors professional goalkeepers and coaches around the world.YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY