The World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) is thrilled to welcome Friction Gloves as its new Official Glove Supplier for the period of 2025-2028. This four-year partnership will bring high-quality, performance-driven gloves to WFDF athletes, enhancing their grip and control in all playing conditions. Friction Gloves, founded by Chris Hancock, has been a leader in disc sports apparel, offering top-tier gloves designed for durability, comfort, and optimal disc handling.
“We are excited to partner with Friction Gloves and bring their expertise and innovation to WFDF’s global community,” said Robert “Nob” Rauch, WFDF President. “Friction Gloves has built a strong reputation among athletes, and we believe this collaboration will provide great value to our players and national federations.”
As part of this partnership, WFDF players and teams will receive exclusive benefits, including:
- 30% discount for member National Federations on bulk orders of 25+ pairs.
- 20% discount on online orders for all WFDF members, using code “WFDF20” for Friction Gloves
Chris Hancock, Founder and Owner of Friction Gloves, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “Friction Gloves is excited to join WFDF as the Official Glove Supplier. We are committed to outfitting Ultimate and Disc Golf athletes with the best gear possible, and we look forward to supporting the WFDF community over the next four years.”
Friction Gloves will be available for purchase at all WFDF Championship events, with merchandise available for purchase both on-site and through online orders.
This agreement marks WFDF’s continued efforts to enhance player experience and performance through high-quality partnerships.
For more information or inquiries, Friction Gloves can be contacted at [email protected] or visit their website frictiongloves.com.
The World Flying Disc Federation is the international sports federation responsible for world governance of flying disc (frisbee) sports, including Ultimate, Beach Ultimate, Disc Golf, Freestyle, Guts and Overall Events. WFDF is a federation of 115 member associations that represent flying disc sports and their athletes in over 111 countries. WFDF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the International University Sports Federation (FISU). It is a member of the International World Games Association (IWGA), the Association of Recognized International Federations (ARISF), the International Masters Games Association (IMGA), The Association For International Sport for All (TAFISA), and the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE). It is also a signatory to the World Anti-Doping Agency Code. WFDF is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation in the state of Colorado, USA.
For more information contact:
Karina Woldt
WFDF Managing Director Events & Operations (MDEO)
World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF)
Mobile: +49 151 4045 6046
email: [email protected]