General Info

Adams USA began in 1947 when a key football player for Tennessee Tech University refused to play the game without mouth protection. The player approached local businessman Joe Adams, who worked in the retail sports equipment business, about creating a type of guard to protect his mouth during a game. The result is one of sports equipment s largest and most famous manufacturing companies, Adams USA. The company also operates Trace Athletic, Neumann Gloves, Bolco Bases and Bucks Belts. Adams USA products include compression shorts for women, volleyball kneepads, basketball nets, catcher s helmets, racquetball gloves, varsity football pads, football helmets and accessories, mouth guards and wristbands. Adams USA is located in Cookeville, Tenn.