Rawlings Unveils New Glove Using Advanced Manufacturing Process

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (July 15, 2021) – Rawlings®, the Official Glove of Major League Baseball® and creator of the iconic Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, reached a new milestone in the evolution of glove design with its release of the REV1X series of baseball gloves. In development for several years, the REV1X used the Carbon Digital Light Synthesis … Continued

Franklin Partners with USA Pickleball

STOUGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS (July 13, 2021) – Franklin Sports announced it has signed a multi-year partnership agreement with USA Pickleball, the governing body of the country’s fastest-growing sport. As part of the agreement, Franklin’s signature X-40 ball becomes the Official Ball of USA Pickleball, which provides opportunities for all players, including organizing and hosting a wide variety of regional and national pickleball tournaments … Continued

HDA Manufacturer Member Spotlight: Illumiwear

creates a complete customizable product collection that offers a fan experience while providing safety and charitable support. Manufactured in Marthasville, Missouri, each item contains an internal rechargeable LED light system and provides a $1 donation per item sold to the Best Buddies Jobs Program – the largest organization dedicated to seeking employment for those with … Continued

ASICS Announces First NFT Footwear Collection

LONDON, ENGLAND (July 12, 2021) – ASICS announced the ASICS SUNRISE RED™ NFT COLLECTION – a first-of-its-kind footwear release that is available via digital auction starting on July 15, 2021. The 189-piece ASICS SUNRISE RED™ NFT COLLECTION consists of nine different ASICS digital footwear products – including the GEL-LYTE™ III, GEL-QUANTUM 360™, METARACER™ models and even a pair of … Continued

Mike Trimboli New President of USA Hockey

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (June 12, 2021) – Mike Trimboli, who has been involved in grassroots hockey as a player, coach, official and administrator for parts of the last six decades, was elected president of USA Hockey at the Board of Directors Meeting as part of the organization’s virtual Annual Congress. The Massena, New York, native began … Continued

Wilson Introduces New NCAA Championship Basketball

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 23, 2021) — Wilson Sporting Goods Co., in partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association® (NCAA), introduced its new official game ball for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball championships, as well as the National Invitation Tournament. Featuring the NCAA logo with gold foil embellishments, the Evo NXT will be used beginning with the 2021-22 season. … Continued