Wilson Football Equipment
Wilson Sporting Goods Company is another well-known global manufacturer of sports equipment (it certainly didn't hurt that a Wilson volleyball played such a prominent part in the Tom Hanks' movie Cast Away). The Wilson Company makes equipment, apparel and accessories for a variety of sports. The company's football factory in Ada, Ohio, has led to the town being called the football-making capital of the world. Wilson has made the official NFL game ball since 1941, and has been doing so in Ada since 1955. The factory pumps out over 700,000 balls a year. Although Ada may be an important spoke in the wheel of Wilson , the company, which is a division of Amer Sports, has its headquarters located in Chicago.
As the official supplier of NFL and NCAA game balls, Wilson's footballs are definitely top-of-the-line and the NFL ball is one of the company's top-selling products. The NFL game balls are hand made and each one and must pass approximately 12 quality control tests before it's ready to be thrown and kicked on the field. The balls are made out of top-quality leather. The balls have a patented three-ply VPU bladder to make sure they're durable and they retain the air during play. The footballs also have doubled-lacing, which reinforces and raises the laces to give you a better grip when passing.
Wilson's Deluxe Football Rib Protectors are also hot items, as they have a unique air cooling system which helps to wick away perspiration to keep you dry and comfortable. The protectors are flexible and lightweight for comfort and movement and come with durable closed foam padding for protection. The have a black protection plate and come with a wide Velcro fastener to keep them in place while you're playing. The rib protectors are also machine washable and quick drying.
If you're looking to protect yourself from the waist down, you'll be interested in Wilson's 7-Piece Pad Sets, which come with a high-rise hip set, along with a pair of knee pads and a pair of thigh pads. All of the pads have high density foam padding for extra protection and are available for both slotted football pants and belt, and snap-in pants and belt systems.
