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The Smarter Way to Stay Protected in Rec Hockey Without Bulky Shoulder Pads
The Price of a Loose Puck Nothing beats a late night, mid-week game, until you’re tracking a play in the third and take a clearing attempt straight to the shoulder. In the heat of the moment, you shake it off and stay in the play. But once the adrenaline wears off on the bench, that dull ache starts to settle in. It’s there when you’re hoisting your bag into the [...]
From Olympic Gold to the NHL: The Hockey Protection Parents Can Trust
When Team USA captured Olympic gold in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, it reminded the world what hockey at its best looks like. Speed. Discipline. Resilience. For many parents watching, it was also something else. It was a glimpse of where their own child’s journey might lead one day. Moments like these bring back memories of the 1980 Miracle on Ice. They also remind families why they invest so much [...]
Women’s Football Alliance Partners with Zoombang Protective Gear to Launch Female-Specific Football Protection Line
The Women’s Football Alliance and Zoombang Protective Gear have partnered together to create, design, and manufacture the ultimate apparel and base layer protective gear for tackle football that is specifically designed for female athletes. Zoombang Protective Gear continues to be worn by a very large number of NFL players, and now Zoombang Protective Gear For Women will carry the WFA logo and be worn by the elite female football players of the WFA, while also [...]
The Mental Game of Football: How Protective Gear Enhances Focus & Confidence
In the words of former NFL quarterback and Heisman winner Robert Griffin III, “Football is football and talent is talent. But the mindset of your team makes all the difference.” With hundreds of hits and collisions in a single game, every move and decision counts in football. But what sets the real champions apart? It's not just their indomitable spirit, but also the armor they choose to wear; the gear that can make or break [...]
Enterprise Opportunities with Zoombang: Your Vision, Our Polymer, Immense Possibility
With a legacy built on excellence and innovation, Zoombang stands as a true leader in the protective technology field. For years, we've been at the forefront, providing world-class solutions to elevate safety standards for athletes, tactical teams, high-risk professionals, medical patients and fearless competitors across the world. Our commitment to revolutionizing protection has enabled us to forge partnerships with diverse industry leaders, solidifying our position as a go-to choice for superior materials and gear. Namely, [...]
Sit Down with Sandy: Our Chief Product Officer Shares Top Apparel Innovation Insights
Zoombang’s Chief Product Officer, Sandy LaRowe, is no stranger to innovation. In fact, it’s been the driving force behind her internationally successful career for more than two decades. We sat down with Sandy to hear all about her fascinating past, present and future in apparel and product development. Q: You spent several years in various roles both in the U.S. and overseas at Nike, Adidas, Wilson, etc. Without spilling any top-secret info, which key takeaways [...]
How to Make Your Zoombang Gear Last Longer
Zoombang gear is made to last. While other solutions only offer one-and-done use, our protective products are long lasting, weather resistant and machine washable. Additionally, our warranty provides extra peace of mind: We will replace any damaged or defective gear at no cost to you. These tips will help you avoid frequent replacements due to wear and tear, so you can get the most out of your Zoombang products for years to come. What Makes [...]
What Is Commotio Cordis, & How Can Baseball Players Prevent It?
America’s pastime may have a relatively low injury rate compared to other contact sports, but the game still brings plenty of risks to players. For example, a fast-flying baseball to the chest can lead to commotio cordis — a rare but life-threatening condition where blunt trauma to the chest wall causes ventricular fibrillation, or a lethal cardiac rhythm, followed by abrupt cardiac arrest. With the right protection and plan in place, commotio cordis is largely [...]
