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Wilson Sporting Goods Co., a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance sports equipment, apparel and accessories. Since 1914, Wilson has been on the mission to help athletes everywhere reach their true potential. For more than 100 years, Wilson has studied the powerful and symbiotic relationship an athlete has with his/her equipment. With that relationship in mind, the Company invents, designs and engineers game-changing products using state-of-the-art sports technologies and expertise, and the insights and ambassadorship of its 10,000 member strong Wilson Advisory Staff. This Staff is comprised of top youth, college, amateur, and professional athletes, teams, coaches, programs and leagues from around the world. The Company’s unwavering commitment to innovation pushes its sports into new territories, including digitally connected, socially sharable, and highly customizable products. This dedication and focus is woven throughout the Wilson global culture, which thrives on collaboration, experimentation, passion, teamwork, persistence, ingenuity and positivity. Today, millions of Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Golf athletes choose to use Wilson products as they prepare for and compete in matches, games, tournaments and championships. Wilson is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices and staff in more than 100 countries. The global Wilson team is 1,600 strong and growing.

Our story began more than 45 years ago when our founder, Dr. Harry Ferrari, pioneered a way to create a pliable tennis string that mimicked the characteristics of natural gut tennis string. From there, GAMMA Sports, a family-run company located right across the river from Downtown Pittsburgh, was born! Throughout the years, we’ve taken our experience in racquet sports and channeled it into the creation of our full-line of innovative pickleball and tennis equipment. At GAMMA, you can find everything you need from our highly-popular grip and overgrip, to paddles, court equipment, tennis strings and more! As a family-owned and operated company, we want to make you feel like you are a part of the business! Not only will you find high-caliber pickleball and tennis equipment at GAMMA, but you’ll also be able to connect with our very own team members! Our customer service representatives are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer every one of your needs. So here it is – we want to help you not only find your passion for pickleball and tennis, but to also grow in the sports with us! This is where our slogan, “Never Stop Playing,” comes into play. These words not only serve as our slogan for pickleball and tennis, but also act as a constant source of motivation as we continue to help players like you find and nurture your love for our two sports. We understand that athletes have a life-long need to grow, to perform, and to strive for excellence which is why we never stop innovating and improving our technology. With less than 30 employees, we’re still making waves in technological and design advancements so we can help you unlock your athletic potential through GAMMA. It’s through this commitment that we’ve helped experienced players and beginners alike play with a purpose, enjoy the sport, and most importantly, to never stop playing!

The USA Pickleball Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2005, serves as the official governing body for pickleball in the United States. Dedicated to advancing the sport nationwide, USA Pickleball oversees the official rules, manages player ratings, and fosters growth through a robust network of over 1,800 ambassadors. The organization also sanctions tournaments, ensuring high standards of play across the country. Since 2013, USA Pickleball has experienced a remarkable 1,250% increase in membership, now exceeding 57,000 members. For more information, visit usapickleball.org and follow @USAPickleball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.