And, while A.G. Spalding had his roots in baseball, we're proud of the impact we've had on just about every sport played by man or woman. Spalding is determined to continue as the leader in innovations in the sporting goods industry. We have one of the top research and development programs in the business. We don't think it's enough for Spalding to be the pioneer in a category. It's essential to deliver consistent quality to remain ahead of the competition, and Spalding takes extra pride in providing products that are not only first, but also the best.
Golf is our biggest business today.
Spalding has been a dominant force in the golfing field since 1884 when Albert Spalding turned his attentions to that sport. In working with tennis products, he noted that a majority of players blamed poor performance on their rackets, rather than the ball. Believing that the same thinking would hold true for golf, he committed his company to becoming the first U.S. manufacturer of golf clubs. The balls were to come later. When Dr. Naismith hung his first peach basket in 1891, the players had to make do with a soccerball.