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The FS Tour Series officially has a new member of the family: The FEATHERWEIGHT. Used by pickleball pro and US Open Gold Medalist, JW Johnson, this paddle has already made a splash on the scene. The FEATHERWEIGHT is designed specifically to provide players with the ultimate combination of speed and power. To learn more about our latest innovation in pickleball, check out the story below. #FranklinFamily #FranklinPickleball #Pickleball

When we partner, we go all in. For some they see fabric, for others fabric can mean something bigger. Working with our friends at Boston College to bring the Red Bandanna legacy to the diamond; our marketing team spent time with team members to help share this story for a new generation.   ------ Welles Crowther was a living hero. In the face of tragedy, he rose both literally and figuratively. Welles was a former student athlete at Boston College who is credited with saving as many as 18 lives during the September 11th attacks. Recognized by those he saved by his signature Red Bandanna, a gift from his father. Welles went up so others could come down. This year, Boston College Baseball, is honoring Welles during their Red Bandanna weekend. The team will don a Red Bandanna 19 patch, new hat, and custom batting gloves to show Welles’ legacy lives on - on campus, on the field, and in the community. For BC Baseball, it about doing your part and being there for your fellow man. For Welles… ------- Directed and Edited by: Franklin Sports Footage provided by: Boston College Office of University Communications, Boston College Athletics, and Matthew Ionecsu BC ’25

With the 2024 MLB season underway, we're sharing our favorite storylines and players we’re looking forward to keeping an eye on as the hunt for October begins anew. Check out the link below for our latest blog post profiling the 2024 #FranklinFamily. 

We are thrilled to announce that our X-40 pickleball is now the Official Ball of the APP Tour and the APP Next Gen Series. This multi-year partnership agreement is spotlighted by the X-40 ball becoming the official and exclusive ball of the APP Tour, as well as the APP Next Gen Series in 2024 and beyond. To learn more, check out the blog post below. #FranklinFamily #FranklinPickleball #APPTour #Pickleball Adam Franklin

Today we had the honor of having volleyball legend and Franklin Sports partner, Kerri Walsh Jennings, as a guest at our headquarters. Kerri spoke at our yearly national sales meeting on two major initiatives for the year ahead in volleyball- to grow and disrupt the game. We are ready to tackle 2024 and beyond with Kerri on our team! #FranklinFamily #FranklinVolleyball #KerriWalshJennings Adam Franklin

Today marks a special day, as we are thrilled to announce an extension with long-time partner, Major League Baseball (MLB). Entering the 40th year with MLB, we are enthusiastic to expand beyond designation as the Official On-Field Batting Glove and strategic participation partner. Our new PRT Sliding Glove has also earned distinction as the Official Sliding Glove of MLB. To read more about our longest-tenured partnership, check out the blog post below. #FranklinFamily #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLBPartner

Do you have excellent organizational skills and think with a data-driven approach? We're looking to hire a Inventory Planner to work as part of our supply chain management organization. Check out the link below to learn more about this role and apply today! #FranklinFamily #NowHiring #NewJobOpportunity #InventoryPlanning

Calling all creatives! We're now hiring a Digital Content Designer. This position will assist in the creation of digital assets across all divisions, to help create a strong brand presence in the e-commerce space. If this sounds up your alley - check out the link below to learn more and apply today! #FranklinFamily #NowHiring #NewJobOpportunity #Designer