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Watch Lea Jansen's interview with Hannah Johns where she gives us insight into her singles game, consistency with her doubles partners, MLP/PPA merger, USAP's rule changes, thoughts on who will be the breakthrough players of 2024, etc.
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Watch here as #2 Anna Bright and James Ignatowich take on #6 Vivienne David and Thomas Wilson in the Mixed Doubles Semifinal match at the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line.
Be sure to tune in to Championship Sunday on July 30!
Location: Lower Woodland Park (Seattle, WA)
Date: July 27, 2023
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Watch this Semifinal match between (#2) Lucy Kovalova and Callie Smith vs (#6) Lacy Schneemann and Jade Kawamoto to have a chance at the gold on Championships Sunday in Womens Doubles at the Hertz Gold Cup powered by Tixr.
This match was played on November 18, 2023 at Pictona at Holly Hill (Dayton, FL)
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Watch as #1 Ben Johns takes on #4 Tyson McGuffin in the Men's Singles Semifinals at the Baird Wealth Management Cincinnati Open presented by Vizzy.
Be sure to tune in to Championship Sunday on September 10 at 10 a.m. ET!
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Watch here as #5 Pablo Tellez and Federico Staksrud take on #3 JW Johnson and Dylan Frazier in the Men's Doubles Gold Medal Match at the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line.
Location: Lower Woodland Park (Seattle, WA)
Date: July 30, 2023
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Welcome to the Vulcan Tournament of Champions. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked men’s and women’s pro doubles pickleball teams, including Riley Newman/AJ Koller, Lea Jansen/Jessie Irvine, Dylan Frazier/Daescu,Andrei, and Hurricane Tyra Black/Anna Bright .
Location: Rees Pioneer Park Pickleball Courts (Brigham City, UT)
Men’s Doubles Draw (Top 5):
1 Riley Newman/AJ Koller
2 Dylan Frazier/Daescu,Andrei
3 Pablo Tellez/Federico Staksrud
4 Jay Devilliers/Patrick Smith
5 Gabriel Tardio/Dekel Bar
To see the entire Men’s Doubles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: Newman/Wright, Johns/Johns, Loong/Dawson
Jay Devilliers and Pat Smith are back together as the 4 seed
Dylan Frazier and Andrei Daescu are the two seed
WATCH OUT FOR: AJ Koller & Riley Newman – how does the 2nd ride of this partnership develop as the top seed?
Women’s Doubles Draw (Top 5):
1 Lea Jansen/Jessie Irvine
2 Hurricane Tyra Black/Anna Bright
3 Callie Smith/Allyce Jones
4 Paris Todd/Catherine Parenteau
5 Jade Kawamoto/Jackie Kawamoto
To see the entire Women’s Doubles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: Waters/Waters, Kovalova/Smith, David/Barr
Anna Bright is paired with Hurricane Tyra Black as the two seed
Etta Wright is a scratch so Parenteau paired with Parris Todd as the 4 seed
WATCH OUT FOR: Top seeds Jessie Irvine and Lea Jansen – can they claim gold?
To see the storylines for the Vulcan Tournament of Champions, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-vulcan-
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Founded in 2015, Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. takes design very seriously. From the beginning with the iconic “Old Glory” pattern, Vulcan connects style with innovation. The Vulcan Team believes, at the core, in the simple logic of creating fresh products with relevant aesthetics. By continually producing new designs and influencing new market trends, Vulcan helps athletes express style and personality while pushing performance. The most important part of creating products for the Vulcan Team is producing innovations that give today’s athletes a next-level edge, as well as displaying vibrant style. For example, each grip created features the latest technology in materials science—with lay flat edge technology, VULCAN ADVANCED LOGIC polymer as a base, and the patented maze pattern to create the ultimate gripping system. Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. continues to push forward, creating new products for baseball, softball, tennis, and pickleball. Vulcan is the super-excited division of Tanners Team Sports Inc., the world’s leading supplier of team sports accessories. Learn more about Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. at vulcansportinggoods.com
Welcome to the Takeya Showcase presented by Best Day Brewing. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked men’s and women’s pro doubles pickleball teams, including Ben Johns/Collin Johns, Anna Leigh Waters/Anna Bright, Dylan Frazier/JW Johnson, and Lucy Kovalova/Callie Smith.
Location: Los Cab Sports Village (Fountain Valley, CA)
Men’s Doubles Draw (Top 5):
1 Ben Johns/Collin Johns
2 Dylan Frazier/JW Johnson
3 Julian Arnold/Riley Newman
4 Connor Garnett/Matt Wright
5 James Ignatowich/Tyler Loong
To see the entire Men’s Doubles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: Ben Johns, Tyson McGuffin, Julian Arnold
Largest draw EVER: 91 players battling to be this week’s Schick or Eveloff
Garnett so close to getting to Sunday last week – can he finish in his new backyard?
WATCH OUT FOR: Tyson McGuffin took some time off, can he return to the medal stand in SoCal?
Women’s Doubles Draw (Top 5):
1 Anna Leigh Waters/Anna Bright
2 Lucy Kovalova/Callie Smith
3 Lea Jansen/Jessie Irvine
4 Vivienne David/Jorja Johnson
5 Hurrican Tyra Black/Allyce Jones
To see the entire Women’s Doubles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: Catherine Parenteau, Salome Devidze, Lea Jansen
AL Waters has one loss in singles all year – to Parenteau in the semis in Daytona.
WIDE OPEN – Jansen (retired from singles), CP taking July off – who will make a run?
WATCH OUT FOR: Mary Brascia – can she take some hardware home to delight her local fans?
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Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Takeya USA is a fast-growing active fitness brand that specializes in insulated hydration solutions for people on the go. Established in 2008, Takeya USA brings 55 years of Japanese design heritage and innovation to provide simple solutions that work. Whatever you do to keep active and strong, Takeya will be there to keep you refreshed and hydrated along the way. For more information, visit www.TakeyaUSA.com.
Born in Northern California, Best Day Brewing crafts great-tasting, non-alcoholic beers for those who do what they love and love what they do, always in pursuit of their best day yet. Inspired by the rugged eccentricities of its West Coast roots, the brand’s full-flavored range of craft brews are made to complement all of life’s adventures. For the fun-loving, thirsty souls fueled by passions from sunrise to sunset, who like to work hard and play hard without the limitations of a traditional brew. Because life is chock full of moments that deserve a great beer, but not the buzz. Best Day Brewing donates at least 1% of their annual sales to 1% For The Planet approved nonprofits.
Watch here as #1 Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns take on #2 Anna Bright and James Ignatowich in the Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match at the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line.
Location: Lower Woodland Park (Seattle, WA)
Date: July 30, 2023
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Welcome to the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro singles pickleball players, including Ben Johns, Federico Staksrud, Anna Leigh Waters, Lea Jansen, JW Johnson, and Irina Tereschenko.
Location: Lower Woodland Park (Seattle, WA)
Men's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Ben Johns
2 Federico Staksrud
3 JW Johnson
4 Jay Devilliers
5 Connor Garnett
To see the entire Men’s Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
Can Alshon build on his run to the Finals in Denver?
Tough top half of the draw: B. Johns, Joseph, Alshon, Martinez Vich, Devilliers, Garnett
WATCH OUT FOR: JW Johnson – back in singles, will he medal?
Women's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Anna Leigh Waters
2 Lea Jansen
3 Irina Tereschenko
4 Mary Brascia
5 Judit Castillo
To see the entire Women's Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
Smaller field, just 17 entered. 1-ALW, 2-Lea Jansen, 3-Irina, 4-Mary Brascia
CP is not in the field, taking July off.
WATCH OUT FOR: Lea Jansen – look for her to get back on the podium after missing in Denver for the first time all year.
To see all of the storylines for the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-baird-w
About Our Sponsors:
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets, and private equity firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in 1919, Baird has approximately 4,600 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird surpassed $400 billion in client assets at the end of 2021. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird ranked No. 32 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list in 2021 – its 18th consecutive year on the list. Baird is the marketing name of Baird Financial Group. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Baird Trust Company in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Baird also has an operating subsidiary in Asia supporting Baird’s investment banking and private equity operations. For more information, please visit Baird’s website at www.rwbaird.com.
Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL andNYSE:CUK), has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
Watch the Championship Men's Doubles match featuring Collin Johns & Ben Johns vs Matt Wright & Riley Newman.
This match was played during the Acrytech Atlanta Open at LifeTime (Peachtree Corners, Georgia)
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Vulcan Kansas City Open presented by Chicken n Pickle (Grandstand Court) - Men’s and Women’s Singles
Welcome to the Vulcan Kansas City Open presented by Chicken n Pickle. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro singles pickleball players, including Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Federico Staksrud, and Catherine Parenteau.
Location: Elite Tennis and Wellness (Overland Park, KS)
Men's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Ben Johns
2 Federico Staksrud
3 Tyson McGuffin
4 Jay Devilliers
5 JW Johnson
To see the entire Men’s Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
Off court fitness will be the story, with the heat expected to be triple digits on Thursday.
Is Jaume Martinez Vich ready to make another run?
WATCH OUT FOR: Garnett and Alshon: can one of these 2 grab not only a spot on the podium but a title?
Women's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Anna Leigh Waters
2 Catherine Parenteau
3 Mary Brascia
4 Irina Tereschenko
5 Lauren Stratman
To see the entire Women's Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
AL Waters is back and will be looking for revenge after losing to Hurricane Tyra Black in Cali.
Will Mary Brascia grab a spot on the podium?
WATCH OUT FOR: Catherine Parenteau – 8 weeks off, triple crown winner, and full of confidence.
To see the storylines for the Vulcan Kansas City Open presented by Chicken n Pickle, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-vulcan-
About Our Sponsors:
Founded in 2015, Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. takes design very seriously. From the beginning with the iconic “Old Glory” pattern, Vulcan connects style with innovation. The Vulcan Team believes, at the core, in the simple logic of creating fresh products with relevant aesthetics. By continually producing new designs and influencing new market trends, Vulcan helps athletes express style and personality while pushing performance. The most important part of creating products for the Vulcan Team is producing innovations that give today’s athletes a next-level edge, as well as displaying vibrant style. For example, each grip created features the latest technology in materials science—with lay flat edge technology, VULCAN ADVANCED LOGIC polymer as a base, and the patented maze pattern to create the ultimate gripping system. Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. continues to push forward, creating new products for baseball, softball, tennis, and pickleball. Vulcan is the super-excited division of Tanners Team Sports Inc., the world’s leading supplier of team sports accessories. Learn more about Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. at vulcansportinggoods.com
Chicken N Pickle is a unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment complex that includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant, sports bar, pickleball courts and indoor/outdoor games for all ages. Its mission is to provide an atmosphere that fosters fun, friendship and community. A key tenet of Chicken N Pickle is demonstrated through the Our Hearts Are Local program, which focuses on creating philanthropic partnerships to strengthen our neighborhoods and beyond. Chicken N Pickle holds dozens of charitable events annually and donates proceeds back to the communities we serve. We’re known for: Good Food. Good Friends. Great Fun. To learn more, please visit www.chickennpickle.com
Watch here as Anna Leigh Waters takes us through her time in Women's Singles at the Guaranteed Rate PPA Championships presented by Thorlo.
Tune in to Prime Video to watch her in Women's Singles on Championships Sunday on October 8!
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Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns talk after they win Gold at Championship Sunday in Mixed Doubles at the Hertz Gold Cup powered by Tixr.
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2023 Beer City Open Day 4 from Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, MI: Championship Sunday
Welcome to the Hertz Gold Cup powered by Tixr. Today is Carvana Championship Saturday where the top professional pickleball players across all events—Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles—compete for the biggest payouts in the sport.
Location: Pictona at Holly Hill (Dayton, FL)
Schedule:
Women's Singles Final: Lacy Schneeman v Salome Devidze
Women’s Doubles Final: Callie Jo Smith / Lucy Kovalova v Anna Leigh Waters / Catherine Parenteau
Men’s Singles Final: Ben Johns v Tyson McGuffin
Men's Doubles Final: Christian Alshon / Connor Garnett v Dylan Frazier / JW Johnson
Mixed Doubles Final: Anna Leigh Waters / Ben Johns v Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson
To see the storylines for the Hertz Gold Cup powered by Tixr, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-hertz-g
About Our Sponsors:
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands in approximately 10,200 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, Ultimate Choice, Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through its specialty collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales. For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit: www.hertz.com.
The National Sports Forum is one of the largest annual sports business conferences in North America, gathering league, team, brand and property executives from the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NASCAR, UEFA, the Minor Leagues, NCAA, Auto & Horse Racing, and many more. The National Sports Forum brings together sports business professionals from all facets of the industry to discuss the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping our industry as we push the boundaries in sports and entertainment. For more information, please visit sports-forum.com.
Welcome to the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro singles pickleball players, including Ben Johns, Federico Staksrud, Anna Leigh Waters, Lea Jansen, JW Johnson, and Irina Tereschenko.
Location: Lower Woodland Park (Seattle, WA)
Men's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Ben Johns
2 Federico Staksrud
3 JW Johnson
4 Jay Devilliers
5 Connor Garnett
To see the entire Men’s Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
Can Alshon build on his run to the Finals in Denver?
Tough top half of the draw: B. Johns, Joseph, Alshon, Martinez Vich, Devilliers, Garnett
WATCH OUT FOR: JW Johnson – back in singles, will he medal?
Women's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Anna Leigh Waters
2 Lea Jansen
3 Irina Tereschenko
4 Mary Brascia
5 Judit Castillo
To see the entire Women's Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
Smaller field, just 17 entered. 1-ALW, 2-Lea Jansen, 3-Irina, 4-Mary Brascia
CP is not in the field, taking July off.
WATCH OUT FOR: Lea Jansen – look for her to get back on the podium after missing in Denver for the first time all year.
To see all of the storylines for the Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open presented by Holland America Line, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-baird-w
About Our Sponsors:
Baird is an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment banking/capital markets, and private equity firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Established in 1919, Baird has approximately 4,600 associates serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. Baird surpassed $400 billion in client assets at the end of 2021. Committed to being a great place to work, Baird ranked No. 32 on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2021 – its 18th consecutive year on the list. Baird is the marketing name of Baird Financial Group. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated and Baird Trust Company in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Baird also has an operating subsidiary in Asia supporting Baird’s investment banking and private equity operations. For more information, please visit Baird’s website at www.rwbaird.com.
Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL andNYSE:CUK), has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to each destination. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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Welcome to the Takeya Showcase presented by Best Day Brewing. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro singles pickleball players, including Ben Johns, Federico Staksrud, Anna Leigh Waters, Lea Jansen, JW Johnson, and Irina Tereschenko.
Location: Los Cab Sports Village (Fountain Valley, CA)
Men's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Ben Johns
2 Federico Staksrud
3 Jay Devilliers
4 Tyson McGuffin
5 Christian Alshon
To see the entire Men’s Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: Newman/Wright, Johns/Johns, Loong/Dawson
Red-hot Connor Garnett pairs up with Matt Wright…can they medal?
Will either Championship Sunday team from Seattle get there again: JW Johnson/Frazier or Staksrud/Tellez?
WATCH OUT FOR: AJ Koller gets his turn with Riley Newman.
Women's Singles Draw (Top 5):
1 Anna Leigh Waters
2 Irina Tereschenko
3 Mary Brascia
4 Judit Castillo
5 Callie Smith
To see the entire Women's Singles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: David/Koop, Tereschenko/Wright, Bright/Todd
Welcome back Utah Part 1: Callie Smith returns to pair with Kovalova
Welcome back Utah Part 2: Allyce Jones is back with Hurricane Tyra Black
WATCH OUT FOR: Jessie Irvine and doubles-focused Lea Jansen
To see the storylines for the Takeya Showcase presented by Best Day Brewing, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-takeya-
About Our Sponsors:
Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Takeya USA is a fast-growing active fitness brand that specializes in insulated hydration solutions for people on the go. Established in 2008, Takeya USA brings 55 years of Japanese design heritage and innovation to provide simple solutions that work. Whatever you do to keep active and strong, Takeya will be there to keep you refreshed and hydrated along the way. For more information, visit www.TakeyaUSA.com.
Born in Northern California, Best Day Brewing crafts great-tasting, non-alcoholic beers for those who do what they love and love what they do, always in pursuit of their best day yet. Inspired by the rugged eccentricities of its West Coast roots, the brand’s full-flavored range of craft brews are made to complement all of life’s adventures. For the fun-loving, thirsty souls fueled by passions from sunrise to sunset, who like to work hard and play hard without the limitations of a traditional brew. Because life is chock full of moments that deserve a great beer, but not the buzz. Best Day Brewing donates at least 1% of their annual sales to 1% For The Planet approved nonprofits.
Welcome to the Vulcan Tournament of Champions. Today's match-ups will feature the top-ranked pro mixed doubles pickleball teams, including Jessie Irvine/Riley Newman, James Ignatowich/Anna Bright, and Vivienne David/Thomas Wilson.
Location: Rees Pioneer Park Pickleball Courts (Brigham City, UT)
Mixed Doubles Draw (Top 5):
1 Jessie Irvine/Riley Newman
2 James Ignatowich/Anna Bright
3 Vivienne David/Thomas Wilson
4 Catherine Parenteau/Tyson McGuffin
5 Callie Smith/Jay Devilliers
To see the entire Mixed Doubles Draw, go to PPAtour.com.
Storylines:
DEFENDING MEDALISTS: Waters/Johns, Smith/Koller, Irvine/Devilliers
Jessie Irvine and Riley Newman are the top seed
Unique seeded pairs: Barr/Koller (8), Dizon/Arnold (9), Stratman/Tellez (13) – will one break through?
WATCH OUT FOR: Jansen and Staksrud (6) – can they pull an upset and reach the podium?
To see the storylines for the Vulcan Tournament of Champions, visit https://www.ppatour.com/storyl....ines-for-the-vulcan-
About Our Sponsors:
Founded in 2015, Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. takes design very seriously. From the beginning with the iconic “Old Glory” pattern, Vulcan connects style with innovation. The Vulcan Team believes, at the core, in the simple logic of creating fresh products with relevant aesthetics. By continually producing new designs and influencing new market trends, Vulcan helps athletes express style and personality while pushing performance. The most important part of creating products for the Vulcan Team is producing innovations that give today’s athletes a next-level edge, as well as displaying vibrant style. For example, each grip created features the latest technology in materials science—with lay flat edge technology, VULCAN ADVANCED LOGIC polymer as a base, and the patented maze pattern to create the ultimate gripping system. Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. continues to push forward, creating new products for baseball, softball, tennis, and pickleball. Vulcan is the super-excited division of Tanners Team Sports Inc., the world’s leading supplier of team sports accessories. Learn more about Vulcan Sporting Goods Co. at vulcansportinggoods.com
