The holiday season is here, and it is time to shop ’til you drop.
But we all know he can be the toughest to shop for. He has everything already. He won’t give you a wish list. He’s too cool to want anything for the holidays … Until he gives you that utter look of disappointment after opening your gift.
SO, surprise him this year!
Whether you’re looking for something budget friendly, creative, or something that will knock his socks off, we have you covered.
The 2016 Sports Gift Guide:
Josh Helmuth is the editor of Crave Sports.
2016 Sports Holiday Gift Guide
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Wilson X Connected Football
$199.99
It's a lot of money for a football but a small price to pay if you want to become an elite football player.
This pigskin comes with a tiny sensor embedded inside that connects via Bluetooth with the Wilson X Connected Football app for your mobile device. It tracks your distance thrown, velocity, spiral efficiency, spin rate, if the football was caught or dropped, it will even tell you if you throw like Tom Brady or Brady Quinn.
Just kidding on the last one. But you do receive your own QB ranking score, which is rad.
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TaylorMade M drivers
$399 for the M1
$299 for the M2
Both the M1 and M2 use a multi-material crown while the M1 implements an innovated T-Track adjustment system. What does that mean? It means, great Scott! We're not in 1985 anymore, Doc.
Most drivers are made of titanium. These use Carbon Fiber on the crown, making the club head weigh less.
Here's the down-low on each:
M1 – uses a unique “T Track” adjustment system to allow golfers to easily adjust their shot shape. Golfers can move the horizontal weight left or right to create a fade or draw, or leave it neutral for a straight shot. Golfers can also move the weight back or forward to control the height of the drive.
M2 – adds weight low and back, which moves the center of gravity – which gives the golfers more forgiveness. The M2 has a slot just behind the club face – this “speed slot” gives a trampoline affect that adds distance.
Heavy.
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Adventurer GPS Outdoors Watch
From $349
This TomTom watch is perfect for the trail-hiking, mountain goat-loving outdoorsman.
The Adventurer has not just a built-in heart rate monitor, but automatic lift detection, the ability to track 3D distance, altitude and longitude, and a GPS and trail exploration feature, specifically with hikers, skiers and snowboarders in mind.
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Apple Watch Series 2
From $269
This new Apple Watch isn't only better in price, but it has some newly added fitness tracking goodies.
The Apple Watch Series 2 is water resistant to a depth of 50 meters, has a built-in GPS to map out your runs, has a heart-rate monitor, and the new operating system allows you to easily share your workouts with your friends.
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Customized Team Shoes
From $149
Whether you rock Nikes, Chucks or Vans, Bandana Fever allows you to buy your favorite footwear with your favorite team blasted on the side.
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Game-Used MLB Bar Stool
$1150
Here's a new way to spend a butt-load of cash on something your favorite players have likely pounced on. At the price, it's not a steal, but sitting on something you're favorite baseball players likely stole is something to brag about over some suds.
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Cannondale Quick 4 Bike
$710
Whether you're riding for fitness or for commute, the Cannondale Quick 4 is a reliable, sleek and durable bike to get in the cycling game.
It's light-weight, comfy, stable, and has great handling.
Features:
- SuperLight Quick SL Aluminum Frame
- Lightweight, Smooth Riding Carbon Fork
- Shimano Deore/Altus 3x9-Speed Gearing
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Official World Series gear for the Chicago Cubs
Price varies
Want a hat? Maybe a signed ball? A date with Kris Bryant? It doesn't matter. Roughly half the country is Cubbie obsessed now that they have their first title since 1908. Fans will take anything they can get their hands on. Who knows, it might be another 108 years before the next title. So go crazy, folks! GO CRAZY! Wait, that's another team ...
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Quality Sports Art
From $30
It truly is quality sports art. And it's quality sports art that won't cost you a fortune.
The prints are beautifully epic. Just look at 'Cubby Road.' But make sure you have a solid place for it in your man cave before putting it on your wish list. She's not going to want this above the fire place.
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Fan Chest
From $59
Know his favorite team but not sure what to buy? Let Fan Chest do the heavy lifting.
Upon purchase, buyers get a cardboard box full of goodies from his favorite franchise.
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Bluetooth Helmet Speaker
From $149
It is what it is. Just be more stylish at your next tailgate. Great sound and great looks don't come cheap ... which sounds like an 80s hair band hit ... but in this case it's true.
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Phazon Wireless Ear Buds
Price: $179 (Pre-Order); $199 (Retail)
Touted as the "world's first one-size-fits-all, truly wireless, Bluetooth, waterproof earbuds guaranteed not to fall out," (that's a mouth full), a pair of Phazons may be the best thing for fitness addicts since Suzanne's ButtMaster.
The rundown:
- Fully waterproof earbuds featuring an IP68 waterproof rating for use up to 1m under water
- Passive noise canceling earbuds
- Bluetooth 4.1 to sync with your favorite devices up to 30m away
- Easily control music by a series of taps on the earbuds
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of continuous playtime
- Equipped with dynamic 6.8mm drivers providing dynamic sound
- Includes keychain charging case which holds up to 3 extra charges for earbuds
- Phazon app is available to help you track and find your lost earbuds
- Equalizer app is available to enhance the sound of your favorite music
- Available in Crimson red, Lush green, Perse purple, Graphite grey, Ashen grey, Midnight blue and Sunset orange
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LumiWave
$299 single version; $449 double version
Let's be honest. Some of us aren't 21 anymore. We need to perfect our recovery from workouts, pickup basketball, carrying groceries. Life is ferocious.
Touted as the first "medical grade infrared-powered pain relief device available at an affordable price," LumiWave claims to relieve pain and heal injuries through an FDA-cleared infrared light, allowing for a faster recovery.
What used to be available to only professional athletes, LumiWave hit the open consumer market this year.
I'm not sure about how effective the LumiWave is, but I'll try anything that will make me feel like I can throw a baseball and not cry myself to sleep.
The rundown:
- Delivers immediate, temporary pain relief with topical use for 20 minutes, twice a day
- Patented LED infrared technology locally heats and stimulates circulation in joints and other deep-tissue areas of the body affected by pain
- Promotes long-term regeneration and natural healing, something that Cortisone injections and other forms of pain management cannot accomplish
- Does not have the negative side effects of other pain management options and is more affordable than other long-term pain management options
- Optimal power emission rate, light source wavelength and dosage duration make the device extremely safe and painless
- Lightweight and durable polycarbonate construction make the device comfortable, highly portable and easy to use
- Used by physical therapists, orthopedists, chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, rheumatologists and other specialists to treat inflamed tissue and promote natural healing
- Used by professional and collegiate athletes and athletes at the Beijing, London, Vancouver and Sochi Games
- Manufactured in the USA by Colorado-based majority woman owned biotech company dedicated to making people better, faster
- Available in an original 200 LED version that contains four pods of 50 LEDs each and a double 400 LED version that contains eight pods of 50 LEDs each to cover more area
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Mini Playground Basketball Hoop
From $28.98
After my Michael Jordan basketball hoop got blasted by about 18 winters, I had to go with my little office hoop gem. However, this is a fun, alternative to the same ol' same ol'.
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Project Repat Quilt
$74.99 - $239.99
It used to take a special aunt with an incredible amount of time on her hands -- or a million dollars -- to get your own t-shirt quilt. Now because of Project Repat, nevermore!
Select your quilt size, send over your old little league/high school tournament/frat house romp t-shirts, and they put together a re-purposed, personalized quilt to preserve your memories.
Never would I imagine myself writing a gift guide for a men's website and seriously recommend a quilt, but this is for every man who has nothing else left to do with his glory days.
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NFL Team Socks
$15.99
A real man knows how to dress. A really real man knows how to dress with the right socks. Show your team pride stylishly yet subtly this holiday season.
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Sony HDR-AS50 Action Cam
Price $149.99
Perfect for the action-sports stud in your family, this water-proof, durable camera has a great image stabilizer perfect for mountain biking or skiing and is cheaper than most of the alternatives.
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MLB Team Duffle
$40
I love this duffle because you can show off your fandom without looking unprofessional. It's inconspicuous, large design also has a variety of pockets yet is still small enough to be a carry-on for your next flight.
