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History
2008
* Worth introduces the Titan bat line with Patented 5.4L Technology.
* Worth becomes the Official Sponsor of Team Resmondo, featuring players: Jeff Hall, Jeff Wallace, Andy Purcell, and Don Dedonatis Jr.
* Worth Liberty Advanced fielder’s gloves are worn by MLB stars Alex Rios and Bobby Abreu.
* Worth introduces Team Resmondo bat line featuring a balanced Titan edition, end-loaded Jeff Wallace series, and .5 oz Jeff Hall Reload.
* Olympians Stacey Nuveman and Lovie Jung use Worth products exclusively in the US Olympic Tour and Olympic games.
* Max-Spec ball line is introduced.
* Worth features environmentally friendly and highly durable Bamboo Bat line with a 30 day warranty.
* First ever softball pitcher’s mask is released.
* First low profile batter’s helmet is released.
2007
* The Women’s College World Series Championship features two Worth exclusive schools in the University of Tennessee and the University of Arizona.
* University of Arizona uses Worth equipment exclusively to win the 2007 Women’s College World Series, clinching back to back titles.
* Worth launches the white Liberty helmet line. Worth’s parent company, K2 Inc, is purchased by Jarden Corporation.
* Worth launches the first 3-piece bat design, the Mutant, with a composite handle, aluminum collar, and composite barrel.
* Worth revamps the Prodigy bat line with Lithium D955 technology.
* Liberty Custom Color Program continues success of white Liberty glove line Introduction of ZT Edge grip spray.
* Launch 510 Senior Softball bat becomes Official Bat of the SPA, Softball Players Association.
2006
* University of Arizona uses Worth equipment exclusively to win the 2006 Women’s College World Series.
* Worth signs USSSA Hall of Fame player, Jeff Hall to use Worth equipment exclusively.
* Worth introduces the white Liberty glove line, quickly becoming Worth’s most successful glove line ever.
* Worth introduces the Jeff Hall Mayhem with a .5 oz Reload.
* Worth uses M75 Composite in the new Mayhem line of bats.
* Worth launches the AMP Hybrid with 3-spot technology.
* Georgia Tech baseball uses Worth equipment to make it to the College World Series.
2005
* Worth recognized as the Official Ball of NCAA Softball.
* Tulane pre-season #1 in College Baseball makes it to Omaha using Worth products exclusively.
* Arizona and Tennessee both use Worth exclusively and compete in the 2005 CWS.
* Worth reaches 1 Million players in baseball, fastpitch and softball using grass roots fleet of vans and trailers in a single year.
* First 100% composite Worth bat (Mayhem) hits the market.
* First Nano composite shell bat (Asyum) hits the market.
* Worth launches into new markets of Protective with a bang with the Prodigy Batting Helmet using combined resources of sister company in K2, Marker.
2004
* Worth invests over $1 Million dollars in new manufacturing methods for bats, introduces Whiplash Technology to make bats lighter and flex more in taper.
* Wicked goes Insane as the Wicked Insanity adds the Whiplash taper to the Composite DRS shell.
* Worth acquired by K2 and adds resources of Rawlings and other K2 companies to enhance brand and product capabilities.
* C-LOK softball technology increases durability and performance.
* Worth Fielders gloves recieve a complete over-haul with expertise of sister company in K2, Rawlings.
* Olympics held and Worth well represented with Gold Medalists Stacey Nuveman and Leah O'Brien Amico and Michele Smith bringing home the gold.
* Oklahoma and Washington both use Worth exclusively and compete in the 2005 College World Series.
2003
* Wicked Composite introduced, enhanced with Dynamic Response System.
* Worth intoduces the first "life-time" warranty to fielders gloves and bags.
* Club K, a premiere Fastpitch organization in the US, joins Worth as an exclusive partner in Fastpitch.
2002
* PST bat with WS137 alloy - stronger than scandium & vanadium, thinnest shell ever with 2 year warranty.
* EST23 introduces exclusive Worth WS23 alloy.
* EST is #1 selling softball bat technology available.
* SWS23 with WS23 alloy is thinnest wall Supercell-strength with largest sweet spot of any single wall bat.
* 3DX wins overall BATWARS with unique proprietary fiber metal wrap.
* New revolutionary SYCO softball cover has 2% more energy transfer than leather and 16% more than synthetic covers.
2001
* Introduction of Dimension Technology (3DX) Bat.
* Powder Shell Technology (PST) bat incorporates Vanadium into its design for strength and lightness.
* New Hot Seam raised seam on Red Dot fastpitch softballs produces no soft spots and longer durability.
* New Kevlar Technology for batting glove-superior grip and bat control even when wet!
* Ultra Flex makes fielders glove softer and more flexible, absorbing more impact using thicker leather with special properties.
2000
* Powerlink™ Technology is brought to the baseball and fastpitch market.
* Worth reintroduces the wool yarn/cork center baseball to Little League. Three of the nation's top 5 colleges sign with Worth:
* #1 ranked University of Oklahoma
* #3 ranked University of Arizona
* #5 ranked University of Washington
1999
* Introduction of Powder Shell Technology (PST) Bat.
* New C555 Alloy Exterior Shell Technology (EST) Bats.
* New Copperhead VT (Collegiate Model).
* Worth brings a new dimension to softball with the 3DX softball bat.
* Continued expansion of the EST™ line with the introduction of the C555™ Quad EST.
1998
* Introduction of Copperhead ACX Adult Baseball Bat - Piezoelectronics Bat.
* Introduction of Supercell VT-Variable Wall Technology Softball Bat.
* Worth builds the largest cryogenic facility in the Sporting Goods Industry.
1997
* Introduction of Supercell Exterior Shell Technology (EST) Bat.
* Worth introduces the first ever cryogenically treated bat to the industry.
1996
* Worth incorporates "springboard" effect into latest series of softball bats, the "SuperCell 2".
* Worth introduces "Gelfom", revolutionizing the fielder's glove market, by providing the players with additional protection in the palm area, while maintaining the flexibility and performance of fielder's gloves.
* Worth revolutionizes the sliding shorts, by producing a short that is guaranteed to reduce strawberries.
* Worth is the first company in the sporting goods industry to utilize the "Wearforce" material supplied by DuPont, in batting gloves, by adding an extra layer of durability as demanded by the top players in the game.
1995
* Worth introduces the first C405 alloy softball bat, setting the softball industry standard.
1994
* U.S. embargo shuts down Worth Haiti factory.
1993
* Worth takes wraps off Titanium bat and goes to market with one softball bat model, which is banned by some major softball associations for 6 months.
* The Youth Sports Institute publishes report on youth baseball injury statistics showing use of RIF baseballs reduced ball impact injuries by 73%.
1992
* Worth introduces new design fastpitch softball, the "K-Master", with 120 stitches, compared to 88 stitches on most softballs, which results in increased pitched ball speed and rotation.
1991
* Due to response and demand for Worth's "Powercell" softball bat and other bat models, Worth opens up a state-of-the-art bat manufacturing facility.
* Jess Heald, President of Worth, Inc. interviewed on ABC's "20/20", to discuss the safety aspects of the RIF ball, which is setting the standard in the industry for safety.
1990
* Worth ceases manufacture of traditional harder baseballs and softballs for youth league play and supplies the industry only with balls meeting the new NOCSAE standard.
1989
* Worth introduces first graphite composite baseball bat.
* Worth coins the term "trampoline effect" to describe the enhanced performance of its first CU31 alloy softball bat, the "Powercell".
* NOCSAE publishes first safety standard for baseballs and softballs patterned after the batting helmet head injury standard.
* Worth RIF baseballs and softballs are first to meet standard.
1988
* Kirk Gibson hits famous play-off series game winning home run with Worth pro model wood bat.
* Jose Canseco sets 40-40-40 record while using Worth pro-wood bat for entire season.
* Hurricane Gilbert destroys Worth Jamaica factory.
1986
* Worth introduces first RIF softball.
* Worth produces first prototype Titanium ball bats with 10% increase in hit distance.
* Worth introduces first graphite composite softball bat.
1985
* Little League approves first Reduced Injury Factor (RIF) baseball, the RIF-5.
1984
* Consumer Product Safety Commission identifies ball impact as the leading cause of injury in youth baseball and softball.
* Worth steps up development of a safer baseball. NASCAR pit crews fall in love with Worth "Doc Joc" batting glove.
1983
* Softball players discover micro waving poly-core softballs increases liveliness (and greatly reduces strength and durability.)
* Worth introduces the "Hot Dot", the liveliest softball on the market.
* Softball associations react, due to the extreme hit distance performance. (COR standards for softballs established)
1982
* Worth develops laser bat speed timer and measures bat speeds of 50 major leaguers during spring training.
* Fastest speed was from pitcher, Orel Hershiser, 102 miles per hour.
1981
* Worth promotes use of a smaller 11" size softball for girls and women's slowpitch play which becomes official ball in most leagues by 1984.
1980
* Worth develops softball performance standards which are adopted by the major softball associations.
1979
* Tennessee State prison guards armed with Tennessee Thumper bats to quell summer prison riots.
1978
* Worth's Nicaragua factory burns during Sandinista revolution.
1977
* Worth introduces what becomes the modern day batting glove style, a heavy cabretta leather with a golf glove fit, the "Doc Joc".
1975
* Worth develops and produces first poly-core softball, the "Red Dot" and "Blue Dot". Patents issued in 1977.
1974
* Worth produces first official NCAA Collegiate aluminum baseball bat, the "Tennessee Thumper".
1972
* Worth produces first one-piece design aluminum bat. Worth produces first official Little League aluminum bat.
1970
* Worth becomes first major sporting goods manufacturer to begin production of aluminum bats.
1969
* Company begins production of wood bats.
1953
* Worth, Inc. founder, G.S. Lannom dies, leaving the company with 10 manufacturing divisions operated by his 3rd and 4th generation descendents.
1952
* Worth produces first Mickey Mantle autographed baseball.
1950
* Due to WWII production economics, Worth successfully prevents Japan from taking over U.S. baseball business as they do with fielding gloves during the 1950's and 60's.
1948
* Worth produces first raised seam softball.
1943
* With materials in short supply during World War II, Worth produces economical line of baseballs from sugar cane, cocoa fiber.
1941
* Worth opens first foreign ball factory to offset WWII shortages.
1939
* Company's baseball production reaches 7,000 per day.
1938
* Worth patents first Bob Feller autographed baseball.
1937
* Worth produces first Bob Feller autographed baseball.
1930
* Five Worth salesmen covering entire United States.
1927
* Football and basketball production discontinued. Baseball and softball production exceeds 1,000 per day.
1922
* "Lucky Rabbit's Foot" adopted as trademark for football and baseball equipment.
1921
* "Worth" adopted as baseball trademark.
1920
* Company begins production of baseballs.
1919
* Company begins production of footballs & basketballs.
1913
* Major products: horse collars and harnesses.
1912
* George Sharp Lannom, Jr. purchases tannery in Tullahoma, TN and establishes Lannom Manufacturing Company.
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