Slinger 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.
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Shoot n ScoopJono Enterprises, LLC is the company behind the patented Shoot n Scoop, a compact lacrosse trainer built for youth programs and backyard play. Its distinctive bucket-and-ramp design sends the ball back onto the ground after a shot, giving players a simple way to practice ground balls while they train.PELHAM MANOR, NY
Inside StrikerInside Striker makes a portable golf training aid that gives golfers immediate physical feedback on the club’s swing path, helping replace slices and over-the-top moves with a more consistent inside-to-square motion. Made in the USA, the patented 11-ounce design fits in a golf bag and can be used with every club, from the driver to the putter, at home or on the range. Its alignment slot also works with standard alignment rods to reinforce setup, posture, and aim.LAYTOSNVILLE, MD
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
REPS Sports Technology, IncBorn in Syracuse, the heartland of lacrosse, REPS Sports Technology makes the R1 PRO Smart Lacrosse Ball and its companion app for measurable player training. Founded by former players Luke Cometti and Joe Pompo, the company embeds sensors inside the ball to track reps, shot speed and other performance data without camera equipment, while its team platform gives coaches dashboards, challenges and leaderboards. The founders bring more than 40 years of combined lacrosse and business experience to the product.SYRACUSE, NY