Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

The team at Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has been making the most of the final moments of summer. ?? At our DeMarini Sports Inc. facility, team members enjoyed an afternoon filled with pickleball, fun inflatables, bags, and water balloons. Meanwhile, our Chicago team hit the beach ahead of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament, engaging in some friendly beach volleyball competition on the official courts using none other than our AVP Game Volleyballs. What sport did you play this summer? Comment below and let us know! #LifeatWilson #TeamWilson

For nearly half a century, one ball has consistently risen above the rest at the US Open – the Wilson tennis ball. ?? From thrilling matches to historic victories, our tennis ball has been at the heart of the action, trusted by the world’s best players for its unmatched performance and reliability. The US Open is in full swing, and we are proud to continue this legacy of excellence and innovation. Here’s to many more years of moments made on the court.?

We are so excited to take our longstanding partnership with Roger Federer to new heights. ?? Introducing the RF Collection, a revolutionary tennis equipment line inspired, designed, and developed in collaboration with Roger. The RF Collection is rooted in legacy, driven by performance, and innovated for the future, representing Federer's impact on tennis and his dedication to excellence. We utilized Federer's invaluable insights to develop the RF 01 - the first line in this signature collection inclusive of three racket models, all designed and tested by Federer himself. The collection also features performance bags and accessories. Style elements draw inspiration from Roger’s personal and professional life, including the iconic RF logo, as well as a unique peak design that represents the mountains of Roger’s native Switzerland. The RF Collection is a testament to Roger's illustrious career with us, his enduring influence on the tennis world, and his inspiration to play it forward. With game-changing innovations, iconic design, and elevated performance, this racket collection is set to redefine tennis. The collection is now available online and in-stores. What are you waiting for?

Happy National Intern Day! Today at Wilson Sporting Goods Co., we are celebrating our 19 hard-working, bright, and ambitious interns from all over the country. Your dedication and passion for our brand doesn’t go unnoticed, and we are proud to have you on Team Wilson. Thank you for your commitment to excellence in everything and for helping us achieve our vision of building a better world through sport. Here's to our interns. ?????????? #NationalInternDay #TeamWilson

Our relationship with professional tennis player and head-to-toe Wilson Sporting Goods Co. athlete, Marta Kostyuk thrives on creative collaboration far beyond the court. Together, we designed the most technical wedding dress for her 2023 nuptials, which then inspired her on-court look for Wimbledon. ? Drawing direct parallels from?Marta’s custom Wilson-designed wedding dress, The Marta Dress is a show stopping two-piece tennis dress that’s crafted with elegant performance and special meaning.? ? ‘I think after Wimbledon is over, I will put this dress in a frame and hang it on the wall somewhere. It definitely will be one of the highlights of my life and my career. I mean what else can you ask for?’ – Marta Kostyuk ? Read on to hear from Marta and VP of Sportswear Design, Joelle Michaeloff on the story behind The Marta Dress.

With an eye to the future, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. celebrates the renewal of our historic partnership with the National Football League (NFL) by unveiling a brand-new football factory in Ada, Ohio. Since 1941, every point in the NFL has been scored with a Wilson football, making this one of the longest partnerships in sports history. With this multi-year extension and new factory, we will continue to hand craft game-ready genuine leather footballs for many NFL seasons to come. ??

We are thrilled to announce that women’s basketball trailblazer, Caitlin Clark is officially a Wilson Sporting Goods Co. athlete. The multiyear partnership with the Indiana Fever guard will include signature basketball collections celebrating Clark’s continued legacy, as well as working with her to innovate product across the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), National Basketball Association (NBA) and basketball at large – further cementing her impact on the world of sport. As part of Clark’s role, she will test, advise and provide feedback on a range of Wilson basketball products; further advancing how we continue to improve the game from youth to pro. We will drop collections that celebrate Clark throughout the rest of 2024, as well as work with her to creatively direct her first-ever signature basketball line that will debut later this year - making her the first-ever women’s basketball player to receive a Wilson signature product line. “Wilson has been with me across some of the most pivotal moments in my career so far, and I couldn’t be more excited to continue driving basketball forward alongside them,” says Caitlin Clark, NCAA Division I?all-time leading scorer and WNBA rookie. “It feels surreal to have my own basketball collection, and to affect what that means for future generations of athletes.” The first drop in the collection features our classic white and gold WNBA basketball with personalized laser engravings celebrating iconic Clark moments. Consumers can choose one of three designs to personalize their basketball. This drop is available exclusively at?Wilson.com. ? Building upon our vision to create a better world through sport, a key component of this collaboration will be to enable access to play for youth across the country. Products within the collection will be available for consumers at a variety of price points and across our direct-to-consumer channels and key retailers. In addition, Wilson will support the?Caitlin Clark Foundation?and aid in its mission of uplifting and improving the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition and sport– three pillars Caitlin believes were foundational in her success.? ? #WomensBasketball #WilsonBasketball #WNBA

Last week was a blast as we celebrated Bring your Kids to Work Day at Wilson Sporting Goods Co.! We kicked off the afternoon with a tour of our Global Headquarters, showing our young crew what life at Wilson and in the sporting goods industry is all about. Then, we let their creativity run wild as they tie-dyed their very own Wilson t-shirt. It was a fun-filled day sharing our workplace with the next generation of talent. ???????? #BringYourKidsToWorkDay #TeamWilson

With April being World Autism Month, we wanted to wrap up by sharing our "Play for the Cause" initiative in collaboration with Autism Speaks. The initiative expands upon our newest Love the Moment? collection – inclusive of baseball and softball gloves, as well as an Evo NXT Basketball, encouraging athletes to foster inclusion and play with a purpose. ? “At Wilson Sporting Goods Co., it is our vision to create a better world through sport, and we’ve been so grateful to have Autism Speaks as our anchor DE&I partner over the last 5 years,” says Amanda Lamb, VP of Brand. “We look forward to expanding upon our work together to promote inclusion, acceptance and understanding for people on the autism spectrum, empowering our consumers and athletes to do the same.” ? We are proud to donate 10 percent of the purchase price of all Love the Moment? products directly to Autism Speaks, with a minimum donation of $150,000 each year. These funds will help?increase advocacy and support, provide resources and advance research with the goal of helping people?across the autism spectrum throughout their life span.?With an estimated one in 36 children in the U.S. affected by autism, Autism Speaks is working towards a world where total acceptance of autistic people – beyond simple awareness - is the societal standard. ? Throughout 2024, we will also provide Autism Friendly trainings to retail employees to build a safer and sensory-friendly shopping experience for all shoppers, including those on the autism spectrum. We’re also partnering with Autism Speaks on their Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) program to promote diversity in hiring and creating an inclusive workplace culture where all employees, especially workers with autism, can thrive. ? #AutismAwareness

Happy International Women’s Day from Wilson Sporting Goods Co.! Today, we celebrate and recognize the numerous achievements and contributions of women across the globe. At Wilson, we’re proud to have strong, talented women driving innovation and success in our organization. They inspire us every day to push our limits and redefine what’s possible in the world of sports. We asked women in WE!, our women’s empowerment group at Wilson, to write a postcard to their younger selves. Here’s what they said: ? “Don’t compare yourself to anyone … ever! Walk confidently in what you believe. Be kind to everyone. Most importantly…Be yourself… the role of someone else is already taken.” – Cynthia Shipper, National Account Manager “It's not just you that's scared to try something new. Everyone around you is feeling the same way. So go for it. Be the first one. Why not you?” – Kari Palmer, Digital Platform Manager “You may never realize how many past moments you've impacted someone just by being the only you. So move forward into all of the todays and tomorrows with grace for yourself. You've been created for a purpose.” – Kimberly Tsui Fong, Graphic Design – Global Product “Don't be afraid to do something you want to do that may make you look stupid. No one is actually watching, or they are impressed you had the guts to try. Go big and have fun.” – Erin Pelton, Retail Store Director “Not everything you plan will work out as expected, but the journey to becoming who you are meant to be can be quite beautiful. Let your values and purpose guide you, but never be afraid to learn from people, experiences, and opportunities along the way.” – Diana Camarillo, Operations Analyst “You are exactly where you’re meant to be, right here and right now. You might not think that now, but looking back you’ll realize that each moment, each struggle, and each win were part of your journey to becoming your true self.” – Rachel Perry, Team Member Experience Manager and P&C Partner “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and beautiful at the end. It’s hard to make a change at first, but believe in yourself, stay true to your values, and know that you can do anything you set your mind to.” – Heather Mixon, Project Engineer “Avoid expending energy complaining. Instead, put your energy into appreciating what you have, where you are and building others up.” – Elizabeth Rogers, Digital Asset Management Specialist “All we can be is better than yesterday, and not as good as tomorrow.” – Nikki DeLaCruz, Global Sustainability Director “Believe in yourself today and every day, be proud of who you are and who you are becoming - don't let anyone tell you differently. Self-confidence is the BEST outfit, rock it and own it!” – Jen Deegan, Omni-Channel Strategy & Operations Director Here’s to continuing to empower women in the workplace and beyond. ?? #IWD2024