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Grip Boost
Grip Boost is an American brand that started out with a gel to restore grip to football gloves, before developing gloves of its own. AFG lists two adult models. The Stealth 6.0 is a receiver glove with a Boost+ silicone palm and a compression-material back of the hand, with extra support for the little finger. The Raptor 2.0 is a versatile glove that pairs the Boost+ palm with a padded back of the hand, for running backs, tight ends, linebackers and defensive linemen. Our product pages use only the information Grip Boost publishes.
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About Grip Boost
Grip Boost began in summer 2012 when Matt Furstenburg, a former tight end who spent time in the NFL, teamed up with chemical engineers from the University of Maryland. After two years of development with players, the team created Grip Boost Football Gel, which restores grip to gloves without leaving residue on the ball. In spring 2014 the technology was a finalist for the University of Maryland's Invention of the Year. The brand's website now gives an address in Sunrise, Florida.
Grip Boost gloves in our catalogue
Both Grip Boost gloves in our catalogue share the Boost+ grip and a compression-material back of the hand that moulds to the hand. What separates them is the level of protection.
Stealth 6.0: the receiver glove
- silicone palm whose grip formula contains chitosan, a biopolymer derived from crab shells;
- Pinky Grip Wrap: extra support and grip on the little finger;
- ventilation and moisture-wicking.
Grip Boost also sells a separate Youth version, which we do not list.
Raptor 2.0: the all-round glove
- Boost+ palm;
- padded back-of-hand protection against impacts;
- adjustable strap wrist closure.
Grip Boost intends it for running backs, tight ends, linebackers and defensive linemen.
For both models, Grip Boost states compliance with SFIA standards and with NFHS, NOCSAE and NCAA requirements for football gloves.
How to choose between the Stealth and the Raptor
If your main job is catching the ball, as a receiver or defensive back, the Stealth 6.0 puts grip and lightness first. If you carry the ball, block or tackle a lot, the padded back of the Raptor 2.0 gives protection the Stealth does not have. For care, Grip Boost recommends its glove gel: a coin-sized drop on the palms, then 15 to 20 seconds to dry. Finally, check the brand's size chart before ordering.
Reading our Grip Boost product pages
Each Grip Boost page in the AFG catalogue shows offers from European retailers, with the price in euros and the date on which the offer was last checked. Technical specifications come only from verified sources, first and foremost the manufacturer's website: anything we have not been able to confirm is simply left out. Links to retailers are affiliate links and are clearly labelled as such.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Grip Boost Stealth 6.0 and the Raptor 2.0?
The Stealth 6.0 is a receiver glove focused on grip. The Raptor 2.0 adds a padded back of the hand and is aimed at players who take more contact, such as running backs and linebackers.
How do you look after the grip on Grip Boost gloves?
Grip Boost recommends applying its glove gel: a coin-sized drop on the palms, then leave it to dry for 15 to 20 seconds.
Where does Grip Boost come from?
The brand began in 2012 through work between former tight end Matt Furstenburg and chemical engineers at the University of Maryland, in the United States.