About spalding

Since 1876, we have been true to the game. We ignite the inner confidence that lives in athletes of all levels, across the globe, and enable them to play their best game. We protect the integrity of sport because of our passion for the will behind the work. Our heritage of quality products is what makes us stand out and you excel. Explore our journey to discover why we are an icon in sports and innovation.

1894

The First Basketball

Dr. James Naismith, the creator of basketball, asked A.G. Spalding to develop the world’s first basketball.
 The official rules of the game later read:

“The ball made by A.G. Spalding & Bros. shall be the official ball.”

The New powerhouse of Basketball

United Sports Brands Europe takes over the distribution for Spalding basketballs, recreational basketball backboards and systems and basketball accessories for the European key markets France, Spain and Portugal, Germany and Austria, Scandinavia and the UK. At the same time, we have the license to produce basketball textile and bags for the whole European market. In combination with the protection gear and SportMed products from the brands McDavid, KT Tape and Shock Doctor, we are able to fully cover the demand of any basketball player, club or institution.

spalding innovations

Legacy Material

 

The Spalding exclusive Legacy™ ball provides the player with great moisture management technology. This technology enhances the dry and wet grip of the ball while maintaining durable performance. The Legacy™ ball was created with a specifically constructed carcass for a softer feel and deep channel design to optimize overall control. These exceptional features make the Legacy™ ball the ultimate professional and institutional indoor game ball.

Neverflat

The Spalding Neverflat basketball holds air longer than traditional basketballs resulting in consistent rebound height.

• Exclusive patented NitroFlate© Technology
• Special valve prevents air seepage
• Excellent grip and ball control

Soft Grip Technology

 

The two layer sponge rubber design gives a soft grip, perfect game characteristics and a very long durability in category of outdoor balls.

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Spalding

Since 1876, we have been true to the game. We ignite the inner confidence that lives in athletes of all levels, across the globe, and enable them to play their best game. We protect the integrity of sport because of our passion for the will behind the work. Our heritage of quality products is what makes us stand out and you excel. Explore our journey to discover why we are an icon in sports and innovation.

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Dr. James Naismith, the creator of basketball, asked A.G. Spalding to develop the world’s first basketball.
 The official rules of the game later read: “The ball made by A.G. Spalding & Bros. shall be the official ball.”

Pearl Izumi

Before there was a PEARL iZUMi, there was a man and a bike. He rode that bike 38 miles a day, every day. Not for exercise or for the fun of it, but to deliver 90 pounds of clothing to his customers in a neighboring village. The year: 1950. The man’s name: Kinji Shimizu. And in fourteen short years, he’d go from lugging clothing on a bike to redefining what every cyclist wore on them.

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Cyclists are predestined to break away. This neverending urge is fueled by the freedom their two-wheeled companion offers, being soaked up by the ever-changing surroundings and the freeing sensation of looking at everyday life from afar.

Nathan

For more than three decades, NATHAN has created purposeful running accessories to help athletes train and compete with more ease and comfort. We have grown from a single product in 1994, the Shoe Pocket, to become the leading running essentials provider in the US while expanding our reach to over 46 countries around the world. ur passion and focus is to find innovative ways to help athletes at every level run stronger and run longer.

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NATHAN believes if you run, then you are a runner. No matter where or why, how far or fast, we create the essentials for you to have your best run. If you run, then NATHAN runs with you.

EQYP

EQYP believes fitness is about feeling stronger, moving better, and enjoying the journey. We create purposefully designed fitness, training, and recovery equipment that combines premium performance with elevated design. By reimagining everyday fitness tools, we introduce thoughtful innovations that make workouts more engaging, activate multiple muscle groups, and deliver a better training experience.

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Every product is engineered to look great, feel exceptional, and inspire confidence. When your fitness equipment works as beautifully as it looks, meaningful progress follows. After all, fitness looks good on you.

McDavid

McDavid designs and markets sports medicine, sports protection, and performance apparel for active people and athletes.The brand as litteraly built on the first working knee brace to be used in professional football in the United States: The story began in 1969 when Dr. Robert F. McDavid Jr., the brand’s namesake and founder, created the first widely used protective knee brace for American Football. Today, McDavid products are on the recommendation lists of pro athletes, sports medicine professionals and athletic trainers.
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With our brand we aim to be the first choice for all athletes looking to enhance performance, increase protection and accelerate recovery. We want to be an essential part of every athlete’s training, motivation and success.

Shock Doctor

Since being awarded our first mouthguard patent in 1992, Shock Doctor has never stopped innovating the science of mouthguard technology. Today, many patents later, our complete line of mouthguards offers multi-layering, custom gel-fitting, lower profiles and lighter weight mouthguards with innovative designs that don’t compromise protection while making it easier to breathe and speak.

Shock doctor Webshop

We lead the world in mouthguard technology, and we tenaciously extend that lead every season. Countless professional, collegiate and amateur athletes gear up with Shock Doctor. It’s all about being fearlessly intelligent.

KT Tape

Founded in 2008, KT Tape has revolutionized the sports medicine industry with the introduction of the most advanced and recognized kinesiology tape and recovery products. The Company currently designs, develops, and distributes a variety of kinesiology tape lines, including KT Tape (cotton) and KT Tape Pro (synthetic), engineered for targeted pain relief and enhanced functionality, as well as a lines of performance and recovery products.

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KT Tape is an elastic sports tape designed to relieve pain while supporting muscles, tendons, and ligaments.