Franklin Sports didn’t just join the pickleball movement; they fueled its professionalization. As the creators of the X-40, the official ball of the U.S. Open and USA Pickleball, Franklin is the baseline for the entire sport. In 2026, the brand has transcended its “all-sports” heritage to become a focused technical leader. By signing the world’s No. 1 player, Anna Leigh Waters, and launching the high-tech FS Tour and C45 series, Franklin has proven that they can engineer for the most demanding hands in the game while remaining the most accessible brand for the backyard beginner.
