Bear Grips Pro ShopsKettlebell Sport Sweatshirts: Hoodies, Crewnecks, Warm-Ups
- Crewneck sweatshirts start at $34.88, comfort soft hoodies at $36.88, zip-up hoodies at $41.88.
- Best for cold-garage sessions, event warm-ups, and the club store layer that comes off before the lift.
- Same logo file prints on the front, back, and sleeve. No minimum order.
- Sells at $55-65 retail, giving the club $18-25 margin per piece.
Kettlebell sport sweatshirts and hoodies do the heavy lifting on cold-garage mornings, in unheated event halls before the platform, and in the club store as the highest-margin item. Below is the full sweatshirt lineup, when to pick a crewneck versus a hoodie versus a zip-up, and the pricing math that makes hoodies the most profitable item in the club shop.
The three kettlebell sport sweatshirt types
| Type | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|
| Crewneck sweatshirt | Around-gym, casual club wear, lighter winter layer | $34.88 |
| Comfort soft hoodie (pullover) | Warm-ups, cold-garage training, club photos | $36.88 |
| Classic zip-up hoodie | Layer-on layer-off between platform attempts, easier on a meet day | $41.88 |
Pullover hoodie vs zip-up on a competition day
On the platform side most kettlebell sport lifters prefer a zip-up over a pullover. The zip-up comes off without pulling over the head and going around the warm hands and chalked forearms, which matters when there are 90 seconds between flights. Pullovers stay in the club store as the casual member item and the around-town hoodie.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Design layout for the club hoodie
- Left chest: club logo, three to four inches wide
- Back center: large club name in block letters, optional city or founding year under
- Sleeve (optional): weight class marker or athlete number for staff hoodies
- Hood interior (printed): optional club motto or athlete name, visible when the hood is down
Pricing the club store hoodie
| Item | VIP base | Retail | Margin per piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewneck sweatshirt | $34.88 | $55 | $20.12 |
| Comfort soft hoodie | $36.88 | $60 | $23.12 |
| Classic zip-up hoodie | $41.88 | $65 | $23.12 |
Hoodies typically outsell tees on a per-month basis at retail markup, because the price point reads as a club purchase rather than a souvenir.
When to order versus when to keep the shop open
Two patterns work for kettlebell sport club hoodies. Pattern A is the seasonal pre-order: open the shop in October for a winter run, close it in November, every athlete who ordered receives her hoodie by early December. Pattern B is the always-on store: the shop stays open year-round, members and visiting lifters from other clubs can order any time, each order ships individually. Most clubs run B and add an October push for the winter season.
Add Hoodies to Your Club Shop
Crewneck, pullover, or zip-up. Front, back, sleeve printing included per piece. No minimum, free US shipping.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Are kettlebell sport hoodies sized correctly for heavier lifters?
Yes. The comfort soft hoodie and classic zip-up both run unisex S through 3XL with no upcharge on the larger sizes through 3XL.
Can the same logo print on the hoodie and the matching tee?
Yes. The same logo file prints across cotton tees, performance shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and hats in one shop.
Is there a setup fee for printing on both the front and the back?
No. Front, back, and sleeve placements are all included per piece at no extra setup fee.
How fast do hoodies ship?
About a week US delivery from order placement, same as tees.
