Franklin is a sporting goods company that works with many top leagues and retailers. They are mostly known for their batting gloves and centering product lines around athletes. They have worked with many high-profile athletes such as Joe Namath and Mike Schmidt.
The USA Pickleball Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) was established in 2005 to further the advancement of the sport on a national level. As the official governing body of pickleball in the United States, USA Pickleball promotes the growth of pickleball by maintaining the rules, setting player ratings, advancing the sport through its national network of 2,000+ ambassadors, and sanctioning tournaments. Since 2013, USA Pickleball has grown 1,000% in its membership to 45,000.