Launching October 12th, the brand that transformed the batting glove market brings its performance-driven design to football with an innovative skill glove and the first-ever SFIA-approved tackified arm sleeve, engineered to work together as one connected grip system.
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BRUCE BOLT, the leading multi-sport brand redefining gloves as essential performance equipment, is expanding into football on October 12th. Nearly a decade after changing the baseball batting glove landscape and introducing the best-engineered golf glove last summer, BRUCE BOLT is bringing the same obsession with premium materials, anatomical fit, and performance-driven design to the gridiron with the BOLTGRIP SYSTEM™, the most durable skill glove and the first-ever tackified arm sleeve.
"Although I grew up playing baseball, football has always been a deep passion of mine, and expanding into the sport is something I've wanted to do for a long time," said Bear Mayer, Founder and CEO of BRUCE BOLT. "What began as an effort to solve a problem I experienced as a high school athlete ultimately helped reshape the baseball equipment landscape. Nearly a decade later, we're incredibly fortunate to have grown BRUCE BOLT to where it is today, and now, we're bringing that same signature craftsmanship, premium materials and bold, intentional design to football."
The BOLTGRIP SYSTEM™ combines a premium, anatomically engineered football glove with the first-ever Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)-approved tackified football arm sleeve. For athletes and parents, that approval provides confidence that the sleeve meets recognized standards for tackiness and is game ready for on-field use. BOLTGRIP tacification, the highest-rated SFIA-compliant material for tackiness, extends from the palm to the forearm and bicep, creating three connected grip points designed around how players catch, carry, and protect the ball. The result is a complete system engineered to support control from the initial catch through the tuck and contact.
THE BRUCE BOLT SKILL GLOVE – Engineered for full-speed performance, the glove combines patent-pending anatomical design with premium materials for a natural, locked-in fit, with every component purposefully designed to improve fit, mobility, durability and control. Anatomical conical finger stalls mirror the natural shape of the fingers to improve alignment and reduce twisting, while the articulated, lock-down wrist moves naturally with the hand while maintaining a secure fit. Inverse stitching eliminates exposed seams for a cleaner appearance and greater durability, while turf-burn-resistant materials improve abrasion resistance and help protect the hand. A structured-lattice back of hand uses one-piece poly-spandex construction and a silicone lattice for lightweight stability, flexibility and targeted support. The BOLTGRIP Palm, the highest-rated SFIA-compliant material for tackiness and ball control, helps maximize catch consistency and on-field performance, while reinforced construction strengthens high-wear areas and keeps the glove securely positioned through every catch, cut and collision.
THE BRUCE BOLT TACKIFIED ARM SLEEVE – The first-ever SFIA-approved tackified arm sleeve extends BOLTGRIP tackification from the glove to the forearm and bicep, adding two extra grip points designed to increase grip and control when you tuck the ball and run. Strategically placed BOLTGRIP surfaces enhance control where the football contacts the arm, while medical-grade 15 mmHg graduated compression supports circulation and helps the arm feel light, energized and cool. Seamless circular-knit construction delivers consistent compression, flexibility and comfort, while a strategically cut design helps eliminate bunching and keeps the sleeve securely positioned at full speed. SFIA approval gives players and parents confidence that the sleeve is ready for sanctioned play.
As BRUCE BOLT enters football, its products are already being worn by some of the nation's most highly touted young athletes, including mutli-sport standout Carter Nash, a top ranked running back out of South Carolina", five-star cornerback Donte Wright, the No. 1-ranked cornerback in the Class of 2027 and a Miami commit; four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles, a top-10 wide receiver nationally in the Class of 2027 and Alabama commit"; and four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor, a top-100 recruit and Nebraska commit, who was also named a 2025 Rivals High School Football All-American as a return specialist. Representing the next generation of elite football talent, these athletes reflect BRUCE BOLT's growing presence among young competitors who demand high-performance equipment across sports.
That connection is especially natural for Nash, a baseball-to-football crossover athlete whose experience reflects the foundation behind the brand's expansion into football. While the demands of each game may differ, athletes consistently need equipment that delivers performance, comfort and confidence.
"Playing both baseball and football, I've learned that confidence starts with trusting your equipment," said Carter Nash. "When you're competing at full speed, the last thing you want is to think about your glove shifting, restricting your movement or getting in the way. BRUCE BOLT understands how athletes move and has created a glove that feels natural and locked in through every catch, cut and collision. That attention to detail is what sets their gear apart."
Following its roots in baseball and softball and its expansion into golf in 2025, the company is now entering football, bringing a trusted foundation from youth to pro athletes who already rely on BRUCE BOLT gear. This expansion lets the brand naturally transition into a new sport, capitalizing on unmatched expertise in materials, fit, and performance to capture a massive opportunity in one of the country's largest participation sports.
THE BRUCE BOLT SKILL GLOVE will retail from $65 to $85, available in black, navy, red, royal, white, "riptide", "sunrise", "breakaway", neon green, and neon pink and the following sizes: Youth XX-Small (in white only) X-Small to Large, and Adult Small to XXX-Large. The BRUCE BOLT TACKIFIED ARM SLEEVE will retail for $60 for a pair, available in black and white, and sizes Youth, SM/MD, LG/XL, and XXL. Both will be available for purchase starting October 12, 2026, at brucebolt.us/football.
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About BRUCE BOLT: BRUCE BOLT is the leading multi-sport glove brand, redefining gloves as essential performance equipment. Founded in Austin by a family-led team driven by an obsession with materials and fit, BRUCE BOLT engineers how a glove should move with the hand across sports using relentless prototyping, real athlete feedback and premium materials to deliver superior feel, performance and durability. Every detail is intentionally considered, tested and refined to raise the standard from youth to the professional level. BRUCE BOLT is built for competitive athletes who understand that precision and dedication are what separate good from great.
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