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New Deal May Make PBA Merchandise More Affordable For Fans

New Deal May Make PBA Merchandise More Affordable For Fans

In addition to being the exclusive jersey, H5G Brands will also take over merchandise sales both on-site at events and online for the PBA Tour.

May 24, 2019 by Lucas Wiseman
New Deal May Make PBA Merchandise More Affordable For Fans

Since 2013, H5G Brands have been the official jersey provider of the PBA Tour, meaning players can only wear H5G jerseys while competing in PBA events. That agreement will continue through July 1, 2022, the PBA announced this week.

The extension of the agreement also included some news that will affect fans as well. In addition to being the exclusive jersey, H5G Brands will also take over merchandise sales both on-site at events and online for the PBA Tour.

FloBowling asked PBA CEO and Commissioner Tom Clark for his thoughts on the deal, and he said this is an important agreement for PBA fans. 

“Having a one-stop shop as official jersey and merchandise for the PBA, partnering with a company devoted and passionate about bowling, for one, will mean a wider selection of products to choose from on the merchandise side,” Clark said. “On the dye-sub jersey side everyone, including our membership and players, know H5G is the official jersey of the PBA for another three years, meaning confidence and consistency.” 

Clark said plans are in the early stages for a re-launch of PBA merchandise available, which would likely happen in a few months. He also said the prices would likely be more competitive.

“We believe there will be evidence of lower prices because it is more direct to consumer,” Clark said. “H5G is producing and selling the merchandise; it is not third party, so the mark up in many cases will be less.”

The PBA’s two-year deal with H5G Brands to take over merchandise sales begins July 1.