Escalade, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, imports, and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides various sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products. It offers archery products under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Whisker Biscuit, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, Fletcher, SIK, BearX, and Rocket brand names; table tennis products under the STIGA and Ping-Pong brands; basketball goals under the Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Hoopstar, and Goalsetter brand names; and pickleball under the Onix, DURA, and Pickleball Now brands. The company also provides play systems under the Woodplay, Jack & June, and Childlife brands; fitness products under the STEP, Lifeline, Kettleworx, Natural Fitness, and PER4M brand names; safety products under the USWeight brand; hockey and soccer game tables under the Triumph Sports, Atomic, American Legend, Air Hockey, and HJ Scott brands; and billiard tables and accessories under the American Heritage Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Gold Crown, Centennial, Cue&Case, Lucasi, Mizerak, PureX, Rage, Players, Minnesota Fats, and Mosconi brand names. In addition, it offers darting products under the Unicorn, Winmau, Arachnid, Accudart, and Nodor brands; water sports products under the RAVE Sports brand; and outdoor game products under the Victory Tailgate, Triumph Sports, Zume Games, and Viva Sol brand names. The company provides its products through sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, online retailers, traditional department stores, and mass merchants. Escalade, Incorporated was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Evansville, Indiana.

History

In November 2019, CEO David L. Fetherman announced his intent to retire, but would stay on until a successor was chosen. In March 2020, Escalade announced a new CEO, Scott J. Sincerbeaux, formerly an executive at Wolverine World Wide.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Escalade received $5.6 million in federally backed small business loans as part of the Paycheck Protection Program. The company received scrutiny over this loan, which was aimed at small businesses. The company has access to a $50 million line of credit, has said they have a "strong balance sheet", and have seen increased demand for their products. Escalade paid the entire $5.6 million back on April 28, 2020, two days after the New York Times article.In October 2020, Escalade acquired American Heritage Billiards for $1.55 million.In 2022, Life Fitness agreed to sell its Brunswick Billiards business unit to Escalade for $32 million.

Mission

To exceed customers’ expectations by delivering innovative, quality products that bring joy, entertainment, and a sense of adventure to their lives.

Vision

To be the global leader in sports and recreational products and to create lifelong memories with our products.

Key Team

Mr. Stephen Ross Wawrin CMA, CPA (VP of Fin., CFO & Sec.)

Mr. Walter P. Glazer Jr. (CEO, Pres & Chairman)

Mr. Patrick J. Griffin (VP of Corp. Devel. & Investor Relations and Director)

Recognition and Awards

Throughout the years, Escalade Sports has achieved numerous awards, such as the highest place ranking in J. D. Power 2018 Sports Equipment Satisfaction Report and the 2019 Quality Leadership Award.