Known From German TV Show: PantherGrip Shin Guards Launched
Last week, a new soccer product was presented in the German TV show "Die Höhle der Löwen" (The Lion's Den), we have been made aware. The product presented is called the 'PantherGrip' shin guard. Let us take a closer look at the "absolutely non-slip football shin guard"
The Lion's Den TV show is a format in which innovative products are presented to possible investors. The PantherGrip founder and engineer Hannes Mirow managed to give away 25% of the company shares for 120.000€.
Hannes Mirow is a German athlete and engineer who develops products for the sports sector. For him, shin guards are the most annoying utensil in sports clothing when it comes to soccer. “PantherGrip” is supposed to remedy the situation.
PANTHERGRIP Shin Guards
PANTHERGRIP "is an absolutely non-slip football shin guard. It is used by women, children and men alike. Unique "is that the shin guard is absolutely non-slip even under high load and stress, thus guaranteeing high protection and wearing comfort. This is guaranteed with "thousands of micro-teeth on the surface provide a brachial hold in the sleeve, called PANTHERGRIPs".
Founder Hannes Mirow has also considered the muscle tension during playing. So the protector offers enough space for the working muscle to develop and work optimally. The Airbreeze channels on the inside of the protector ensure a cool climate on the skin.
PantherGrip: How Does It Work
Thousands of panther teeth on the outer surface provide brute force fit in the sleeve - without any tape, Velcro or gauze bandages. And thanks to the included suit, you'll be ready to play in less than a minute.
PantherGrip: Features
PANTHERGRIP: Thousands of micro-teeth on the surface provide a brachial hold in the sleeve. For an absolutely non-slip fit.
SLIM & LIGHT: Makes you forget your schooner for 90 minutes. Minimalist look - hardly noticeable, hardly noticeable.
AIRBREEZE: The soft padding with AIRBREEZE channels transports moisture and regulates the climate on the skin.
MUSCLEFIT: The only shin guard that gives your muscles room to work. For more comfort and protection.
SIZES: 3 Sizes Available (S,M & L)
The PantherGrip set consists of: shin pads, sleeves and an adopter. The PantherGrip shin guards set retails at a price of 49 Euro, available in the store's online shop and select retailers.
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