Founded by Alex, who grew up in Milan, Magari Group LLC designs tennis racquets and court equipment that pair performance engineering with the visual character of Italian luxury. The company applies automotive-inspired thinking to racquet aerodynamics, carbon materials, and finish, with its Forza line at the center of the brand. Magari also provides professional stringing through a USRSA-certified stringer.
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GAMMA SportsFounded in 1974 by nuclear engineer and tennis player Dr. Harry Ferrari, Pittsburgh-based GAMMA Sports makes equipment for racquet sports, building from its original breakthrough in synthetic tennis string into products for tennis and pickleball. The company maintains in-house research and development and onsite courts at its Allegheny River headquarters, where it tests and refines products such as its customizable Airbender paddles and stringing machines. GAMMA’s TNT string technology remains a defining part of its history, while its community work includes tournament sponsorships, school partnerships, and programs for young athletes.PITTSBURGH, PA
FURI SportBorn from a Brooklyn tennis journey and a New York fashion background, FURI Sport makes tennis rackets and court gear designed to bring city style and broader access to the game. Co-founders Erick Mathelier and Michelle Spiro met in 2014 and built the brand around an inclusive vision, pairing proprietary racket technology with functional, fashionable equipment. FURI also supports nonprofit tennis programs serving underprivileged youth and at-risk communities.
GucciFounded in Florence in 1921, Gucci designs and makes luxury fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear. The House brings Italian craftsmanship into an ongoing conversation with creativity and innovation, while its historic Palazzo Gucci in Florence connects its collections with archives, craft traditions and the city where it began. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering.WHITE PLAINS, NY
SlingerSlinger designs portable ball launchers that double as sports bags, beginning with its tennis machine and expanding into pickleball and other racquet sports. Built around the idea that players should be able to own an affordable, accessible practice partner, the company’s bag-style launcher carries equipment and up to 144 balls while providing adjustable feeds for solo training. Slinger says its launcher has reached more than 70,000 sales across 60-plus markets in its first 36 months of operations.BALTIMORE, MD