Wilson

American maker of rackets, balls and golf clubs in Chicago; the T2000 and Pro Staff.

Wilson began in Chicago as a subsidiary of a meatpacking company that used by-products for strings and balls. The company was named after one of its leaders, Thomas E. Wilson.

Wilson makes the official ball of American football and rackets such as the Pro Staff. The brand is now part of Amer Sports.

The W stencilled on the strings of the rackets.

• Sport and leisure
• Wilson Jack Kramer Autograph
• Wilson T2000
• Wilson Pro Staff