Eli Manning, former NFL quarterback, invests in sports protective equipment maker XTech. Manning wore XTech shoulder pads during his playing days. He believes in the product and wants youth athletes to have high-level safety equipment. Manning is a top five investor in XTech and plans to help the company with corporate strategy.

XTech dominates the college and professional football market with custom-fitted shoulder pads retailing for $599 each. Founded in 2012, XTech has New York Giants roots. The company’s shoulder pads are safer, lighter, and allow more mobility. XTech is in all 32 NFL locker rooms and has sold about 100,000 shoulder pad units.

XTech is expanding into the high school sports market with a new youth-specific product expected to launch next year. The company’s shoulder pads are 100% American made and are only available on XTech’s website and Amazon. XTech aims to reach more high schools and youth athletes, recognizing the growing demand for high-quality safety gear.

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