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Franklin Sports is a Family Business Betting Big on Pickleball

Adam Forziati / Nov 19, 2024

Franklin Sports is a legacy sporting equipment brand, but it also focuses on one of the most important parts of the pickleball market.
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Franklin Sports is a Family Business Betting Big on Pickleball
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