Franklin Sports and USA Pickleball have announced an expanded partnership aimed at providing a dedicated series of pickleball products tailored to competitive athletes designed to enhance their personal game.
This collaboration offers a range of USA Pickleball-endorsed training products endorsed by Franklin Sports to elevate one’s pickleball skills.
The 25-34 Demographic
According to the 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report, the age group with the highest number of pickleball participants falls within the 25-34 demographic, with the 18-24 age group closely following suit.
This extended partnership between Franklin Sports and USA Pickleball caters to athletes of all ages, supporting their training objectives to excel in pickleball at the highest levels.
These products are specifically designed to enhance one’s pickleball skills.
Official training products are available at various retailers across the country, with packaging including direct links to assist aspiring athletes in becoming USA Pickleball members and locating sanctioned tournaments and events in their vicinity.
Further Awareness
Adam Franklin, President of Franklin Sports, remarked on the collaboration, stating, “As pickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport, our partnership with USA Pickleball and our vast pickleball products for athletes of all ages and expertise are helping to bring further awareness to the sport.”
He added, “Our vision aligns with USA Pickleball’s through our ongoing collaborations, growth, and development initiatives. We are keeping people active, bringing athletes together, and we look forward to seeing our training products in action on pickleball courts across the country.”
Enhancing Hand-Eye Coordination
New training pickleball products introduced by Franklin Sports include the Pro-Shot Pickleballer Ball Machine, designed for automated ball serving to facilitate training in various shots, and the Sweet Spot Trainer, tailored to enhance hand-eye coordination through target training.
Additionally, training balls of different sizes have been introduced to cater to varying skill levels.
Mike Nealy, CEO of USA Pickleball, was enthusiastic about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Franklin as the pickleball community continually seeks new products and equipment to enhance their training and playing experience.”
He added, “These training products will help our members interested in improving their game, and we look forward to continuing to work with our friends at Franklin in our shared goals of developing and promoting pickleball.”
Pickleball Machine Donation
To commemorate this announcement, Franklin and USA Pickleball will be donating a Pro-Shot Pickleballer Machine and Sweet Spot Trainers to the Cassville R-IV School District in Cassville, MO. This initiative is in recognition of Superintendent Merlyn Johnson’s establishment of pickleball clubs in eight different high schools.
Furthermore, followers of USA Pickleball on social media will have the opportunity to win each of Franklin Sports’ new pickleball training products.
USA Pickleball will be hosting the 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships, powered by Invited and the PPA Tour, from November 5-12 at Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas.
About Franklin Sports
Founded by Irving Franklin in 1946, Franklin Sports is a Stoughton, Massachusetts-based sporting goods brand that offers a diverse range of over 10,000 products across various categories.
The brand takes pride in its partnerships with major sports leagues and organizations and actively participates in its youth engagement programs.
For more information on Franklin Sports, please visit franklinsports.com or follow Franklin on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Click here for photos of Franklin Sports’ Pickleball products. For pickleball players interested in learning more about Franklin Sports’ collection of pickleball products, visit franklinsports.com/pickleball.
About USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball serves as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States, with a mission to promote the development and growth of the sport while sanctioning events and providing annual members with premier tournaments, educational opportunities, player rankings, official rules, and other exclusive benefits.
It operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation under the guidance of a Board of Directors and a national office staff, overseeing the continued expansion of the sport.
