G-Tech Hand Warmers

An image can pack a punch. Case in point: during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, a wide-eyed Paul Casey, clearly ‘wowed’ by the, well, ‘heat’ of the moment, was photographed sneaking his right hand into Dustin Johnson’s G-Tech hand warmer pouch. I know, it sounds a little weird. That is, until you see the photo. And you realize that, yes, this picture is, indeed, worth a thousand words.

Of course, the photo also ‘speaks’ to the fact that, maybe, just maybe, these fellas were on to something. As it turns out, they were. In fact, all of the competitors at the 2021 Ryder Cup - on both the US and European teams - were feeling the ‘heat’ of G-Tech’s one-of-a-kind hand warmers, that is. In fact, these lithium-powered warmers have been the official hand warmers of the past three Ryder Cups.

But thousands of golfers (who play the game in cool climates) have benefited from G-Tech’s gamechanging technology. Founded in 2014, G-Tech has been taking the golf industry - and many other industries! - by storm. The cool part? (Pardon the pun.) G-Tech’s Co-Founder, President, and CEO, Jesse Galvon, was born and raised in Alberta. and literally anyone working outside in a cool climate can benefit.

“We noticed CFL football players were struggling to keep their hands warm using the basic fleece pouches,” says Galvon. “So we decided to start making them with battery-powered heating elements. When the first 500 units arrived in Calgary in 2014, I decided to go to every golf course in the city where I knew the head professional to see if I could generate some interest. I sold all 500 units in a day. Based on the feedback from many of those pros, we knew very quickly that this product would be ideal for many other activities outside of golf.”

Naturally, given the popularity of G-Tech’s hand warmers, finding them at your local golf course or sporting goods retailer isn’t always easy. To top it off, the recent supply-chain issues have also been challenging for the company.

“Many of our members are using G-Tech warmers,” says John Wilson, Senior Associate Professional at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club. “This is a ‘top of class’ product and we’ve had to re-order it a number of times now. It was also the giveaway for both the Calgary Flames Alumni Tournament and the Priddis Charity Classic. Participants loved receiving such an innovative, high-quality product. In my opinion, a G-Tech hand warmer should be included in everyone’s equipment.” The G-Tech pouch retails for approximately $150.

Considering the fact that many of the world’s best players are using G-Tech hand warmers, you might want to get one for yourself. It’s definitely a better option than, say, ‘sneaking’ your hands into a fellow competitor’s pouch.

Paul Casey (L) of Team Europe tests out the G-Tech hand warmer of Team USA's Dustin Johnson (R) at the 2021 Ryder Cup

By Andrew Penner

“I grew up in Calgary and played golf at Heritage Pointe,” says Galvon, who now lives in Dallas, Texas where G-Tech’s US head office is located. Galvon, an accomplished player himself, was also the 2019 Alberta Mens Mid Amateur Champion. So, yes, he knows a thing or two about the game.

“The interest and the demand for our products is exceeding our wildest expectations,” says Galvon, who now spends nearly fifty percent of his time on the road attending various sporting events and business meetings. “It’s been quite the ride. We sell tens of thousands of our hand warmers every year and they are available in over 40 countries.”

So what, exactly, is making these Alberta products so popular?

“There really is nothing else like it on the market,” says Galvon. “Our warmers provide the fastest, hottest, and most concentrated heat on the market directly to your hands.” The patented lithium-powered heating bar, which is equipped with three heat settings, is surrounded by advanced fabric technology and soft fleece. The heat lasts for hours, ensuring your fingers will maintain all the feel that’s necessary to play the game at the highest level on even the coldest days.

It’s not just golfers that are benefiting from G-Tech hand warmers. Professional athletes in the NFL, CFL, MLB, NCAA, and the NBA are using the product. In addition, people who participate in outdoor sports and activities such as hunting, ice-skating, climbing, dog walking, and snowshoeing, just to name a few, are benefiting from G-Tech pouches. Fans sitting in the stands, people with poor circulation (arthritis and Raynaud’s syndrome),