Ball Pro (asi/38120) has made its second acquisition in under a year and a half – a move the Golden Valley, MN-headquartered supplier says will further power its mission of being a one-stop shop for golf tournament-related products.

This week, Ball Pro shared that it had acquired Branded Apparel (asi/41560), a 52-year-old Northbrook, IL-based supplier that specializes in name-brand golf/corporate apparel.

Adam Hanson, Ball Pro (asi/38120)

Financial terms of the deal were not released. Still, Ball Pro President Adam Hanson noted that Branded Apparel’s customer relationships and products are becoming part of Ball Pro. In business since 1973, Branded Apparel offers apparel brands that include Callaway, Fairway & Greene, FootJoy, Dockers and Bobby Jones.

“Ball Pro has always been committed to delivering top-quality products with quick turnaround times, and expanding into golf apparel is a natural next step,” said Hanson. “Our customers already rely on us for their golf tournament needs, and now they can enjoy the added convenience of premium apparel solutions to complete their experience.”

Executives said Branded Apparel’s operations will continue as usual. Senior staff are staying onboard to assist with the transition and oversee day-to-day management. “Clients of Branded Apparel can expect a seamless transition, with the same dedication to quality and service they have come to trust,” Ball Pro said in a statement.

55,000 square feet
The size of the new facility that Ball Pro relocated to in late 2024. The move doubled the firm’s footprint.

Ball Pro’s bread-and-butter business centers on the greens, with the firm offering golf balls, golf tees, golf kits, golf accessories, golf ball packaging and golf apparel.

It’s not all about 18 holes, though. Ball Pro also has brandable products for an array of other sports and outdoor activities, including hockey, fishing, cornhole, soccer and Ping-Pong. Cooling towels, along with drinkware and home and kitchenware goods, also figure in the eclectic mix.

Ball Pro has been strategically aggressive about growth of late.

Founded in 1992, Ball Pro doubled its footprint in late 2024 when it moved into a new 55,000-square-foot facility. “The additional space will enable us to scale production capacity and invest in state-of-the-art technology, allowing us to expand the range of products and customization options available to our customers,” Hanson said.

The facility expansion came about a year after Ball Pro acquired LogoSport – a respected competitor that also provided golf items.

Acquisitions involving Counselor Top 40 firms, international business purchases and a flurry of other domestic deals made 2024 arguably the most momentous year ever for mergers and acquisitions in the promotional products industry. The dealmaking has continued during the first couple months of 2025.