Franklin Sports was founded in 1946 in the USA

In 1946, Franklin Sports commenced its journey as a local sporting goods brand. Co-founded by Irving H. Franklin and his brother Sydney, the company introduced a pioneering concept of basing an entire product line around a singular athlete—Joe Namath. Throughout its evolution, Franklin has forged partnerships with top-tier athletes, boasting affiliations with sports legends such as Sugar Ray Leonard, David Robinson, Dan Marino, and Barry Bonds.

Franklin Sports is a leader in Pickleball equipment.