HAMMER BASKETBALL

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HAMMER Basketball – HOME OF HOOPS

You will find everything you need to know about basketball systems right here at HAMMER Basketball. We are the official partner of Dr. Dish, the market leader for shooting machines in the US. We are also an Escalade partner, the top seller of the Goalrilla and Goaliath labels for in-ground and portable basketball systems in the US. Additionally, we have been partnering with Mikasa for many years, the world-renowned Japanese ball manufacturer. The combined expertise of great partners from around the world allows us to offer you the very best selection of excellent basketball equipment right here in Europe.

We offer wall mounts, portable hoops, in-ground basketball systems, balls and even basketball shooting machines. Basically everything that will make a basketball enthusiast's heart skip a beat. Our equipment will guarantee hours of fun and everything you need to improve your game. All that under the motto #bettereveryday

These are our brands:

Dr. Dish: Market-leading basketball shooting machines in the US

Dr. Dish is an all-in-one basketball shooting machine and training partner. The net collects all balls directly under the hoop. It is a catch-all for direct hits and shots with 90% accuracy alike. The computer allows the player to determine the frequency and position at which the ball is shot from the machine. For example: every 10 seconds, alternating from three positions along the three-point line. The Dr. Dish shooting machine is currently available in three versions and is the market leader in the US and worldwide. Dr. Dish shooting machines are the most innovative, technologically sophisticated and user-friendly training devices on the market.

Goalrilla: Top seller of in-ground and portable basketball systems in the US

Goalrilla has been a leading manufacturer of basketball systems since 1991. The product range includes wall mounts, portable basketball stands and in-ground basketball systems. These products are ideally suited for driveways, back yards or for schools and parks. Their proven quality has found a place in basketball courts around the globe. Beginners and professional athletes everywhere train with Goalrilla basketball systems.

Goaliath: Top seller of portable basketball systems in the US

Goaliath has been a leading manufacturer of basketball systems since 1991. These best-selling products are portable basketball stands for private use. The basketball systems have provided plenty of fun and entertainment in countless driveways and back yards.

Your basketball supplier in Europe

Our close partnership with the highly successful US companies, Dr. Dish and Escalade has contributed to HAMMER Basketball being well on the way to becoming the largest basketball platform in Europe. As a licensed partner of these market leaders in in-ground and portable systems, as well as shooting machines, HAMMER Basketball is perfectly positioned and is making huge strides in the basketball trade arena.

Company history of HAMMER Sport AG

1900
The history of Heinrich Hammer's company started with a move. The inventive genius actually lived in Bad Mergentheim. His arrival in Erbach was marked by a wedding with the daughter of a sawmill owner and the starting signal for his own company.
1910
The story did not end with the sawmill. The following ad in the "Erbacher Zeitung" dated 10 December reports on a "trailblazing" modernization from Heinrich Hammer: A new era begins: the waterwheel has finally seen its final days, and a traction engine with generator now supplies the Erbach community with electrical power thanks to Heinrich Hammer.
1910
The company man starts producing hay wagons and toboggans as well as tennis rackets and skis made out of solid wood and bent with steam.
1925
The inventive manufacturer presents the first glue-laminated skies and tennis rackets.
1939
The Second World War forces production to stop.
1945
After the Second World War the manufacturer became the leading German ski manufacturer with significant innovations under the name Erbacher:
1950
Advanced technology leads to significant market success in skiing and tennis: Hanne Nüßlein, professional tennis world champion, and Gottfried von Cramm play with Erbacher HAMMER products, the legendary "Spezial-Modell" and "Diplomat" rackets..
1960
Heidi Biebl win gold at Squaw Valley (USA) on "Erbacher Grand Prix". Numerous world-class downhill racers such as Vogler and Heckelmiller use erbacher skis to achieve their victory. The company builds the first plastic ski in the world and is the second company world wide to develop and produce Howard Head-style metal skis.
1978
The short ski steps up to the starting line, also an Erbacher invention, this time in collaboration with Martin Puchtler, a ski instructor from the Fichtelgebirge.
1982
"erbacher ski-tuning" with the world-renowned CAT series quickly becomes an important part of modern ski production and sets milestones in modern ski design.
1982
The birth of Hammer Sport, a 4-person company made up of Günter, the grandson of the founder, his wife Christa Hammer, a sales manager and a clerical assistant. The headquarters are now in Neu-Ulm. HAMMER SPORT takes over general distribution in Germany of the internationally renowned MIKASA balls (provides equipment for the Olympics, world and European championships).
1989
Hammer Sport GmbH develops a home exercise machine program under the brand HAMMER SPORT. This product program is backed up by intense product care and a variety of innovative ideas that Hammer Sport uses every step of the way to secure and expand on its position as the second largest company on the German market. One such idea is the first stuffable, blown plastic barbells in the world - Hammer Sport's introduction to the world of fitness.
1989
The first cardio machines such as the home exercise machine and stepper complete the product program. Targeted commercial marketing with the logo subline "Fitness with ambience" transform the HAMMER SPORT brand into a leader in the German fitness sector. The "aerobic" fitness trend initiated by Jane Fonda in the USA is introduced to Europe by actress Synde Rome. HAMMER SPORT develops a special barbel for aerobic fitness, "aerobic weights", exclusively for Sydne Rome.
1990
More innovative product developments follow, such as the patented on-board computer for rowing machines and exercise machines with integrated radio.
1990
HAMMER SPORT is one of the first fitness brands to present exercise machines and acquire new international customers at the ispo in Munich (the most important and largest international trade fair for sports items and sports fashion). Since then HAMMER SPORT AG has been at the fair each year in the "Performance" area with a large representative stand.
1992
The brand HAMMER replaces HAMMER SPORT and the logo is modernized. "Club-Line - Power meets Intelligence" series of machines introduced to the market in modern silver/black. The first class-A ergometer available in specialized shops in Germany for under 1000 DM inspires the fitness world. HAMMER SPORT works with the company ELAN to develop the "Woodpecker" series, exercise machines made out of wood.
1994
"Innovative Fitness Design" becomes the subline of the HAMMER logo, emphasizing the company's well-known strength.
1996
The distribution program is expanded to include the HAMMER boxing and martial arts accessories. The full range of products includes 200 different products..
1998
HAMMER develops the first cross-trainer under the name "Elliptical". The cross-trainer begins its victory march through domestic living rooms.
1999
The company become a stock company to keep up with growth and increased market significance. Introduction of a new, innovative series of strength-training equipment with products such as the "Corner Gym" - a gym concept with space savings of up to 60% - and the "Explorer" ergometer with integrated scale. Newest technology in mountain bike production. A warp-resistant steel frame made of quality oval pipes with optimal frame geometry further differentiates HAMMER on the cardio machine market.
2001
Introduction of the TPA exercise machines. An individual workout plan (TPA = Training Plan Assisted) is created for each HAMMER exercise machine.
2002
A storage and administration building is built on Von-Liebig Street in Neu-Ulm as a result of the dynamic growth of HAMMER SPORT AG. About 600 different items in five sports areas are warehoused here so that we can supply retailers in over 35 countries around the globe.
2003
Laptop design for computer, SDS 3D seat movement and hi-tech aluminum pedals confirm the variety of ideas in the company. The Hammer products in the TITANIUM series are introduced on the market.
2004
HAMMER SPORT AG receives a prize for innovation for the patented Nordic walking treadmill - Nordic walking in the comfort of your own home - at the ISPO SUMMER 2004 sports trade fair.
2005
Introduction of the FINNLO premium brand. The machines distinguish themselves through high functionality, great ergonomics and ease of operation.
2005
HAMMER SPORT AG patents the "Tri-tech" barbell- the barbell that does not roll away.
2007
A strength-training station without weights! The "FINNLO Bio Force" strength-training station excites national and international fitness experts. In addition to the market introduction of the strength-training station with unique TNT resistance technology instead of traditional weight blocks, there are many publications in the most important consumer magazines such as Bunte, Gala, Men's Health, Fit For Fun, GQ, etc., setting new milestones in FINNLO's success story.
2008
The company introduces the world to the ultimate workout machine for tackling women's problem zones: HAMMER Leg Toner Vario Pro – for abs, legs and buttocks.
2008
HAMMER SPORT develops the "stressless easy computer" with easy operability for cross-trainer and bicycle and seated ergometers.
2009
HAMMER SPORT works with lifestyle magazine Men's Health to develop the Men's Health POWERTOOLS. Top-quality technology, great feel and function.
2010
Introduction of the FinnSpa wellness brand. "Experience relaxation" - the subline for the FinnSpa brand describes and represents an exclusive and sophisticated portfolio of wellness and relaxation products. Infrared saunas and relaxing massage chairs ensure ideal relaxation after sport and fitness.
2010
Relaunch of the HAMMER BOXING brand at the 2010 ispo. An entirely re-designed portfolio is presented to retailers.
2010
In Neu-Ulm opens the first HAMMER Store - next to our headquarter. Now customers get the chance to test over 600 fitness and wellness products and get comprehensive on-site information from our fitness experts.
2011
Further development of the successful Bio Force strength-training station. Presentation at the 2011 ISPO.
2011
Introduction of the HAMMER Hybrid brand. The HAMMER Pedelecs guarantee tons of fun thanks to the combination of high-quality components with sophisticated electrical motors from Bosch. Thanks to economic consumption values and the many other benefits of the e-bikes, more and more customers get excited about mobility for both the young and old.
2011
der-trainingsplan.de - HAMMER SPORT develops online workout plan system for all cardio devices. You can put together a scientifically founded workout plan for every FINNLO and HAMMER cardio machine that is tailored to you and your fitness goals. Is simply working out any old way not enough for you? Der-trainingsplan.de is an online workout plan system that takes you by the hand and shows you how to quickly and professionally achieve your workout goals!
2011
For the 2011/2012 basketball season, HAMMER SPORT AG will be the new CLASSIC sponsor for the first division basketball club Ratiopharm Ulm. HAMMER SPORT has equipped the new training centre in Neu-Ulm with high-quality training equipment from the FINNLO label.
2011
After the initial opening of the store in Neu-Ulm, Augsburg and Kaiserslautern followed thereafter.
2012
The fourth HAMMER store in Munich was established.
2012
Also in Frankfurt, customers can now buy their machines directly from the manufacturer in a HAMMER store.
2013
The HAMMER SPORT AG rowing portal is all about the topic of rowing. Rowing professionals Maximilian Reinelt and Urs Käufer offer helpful hints on https://rudergeraet.finnlo.de and explain how to effectively train and keep fit on a home rowing machine.
2013
The power model for success, BioForce, gets its own online portal. Fitness athletes will find plenty of training possibilities, construction and technology details, as well as ways to simulate various types of sports on http://bio-force.finnlo.de.
2013
Customers in Wiesbaden can now buy HAMMER fitness equipment locally at the new factory store. 2013 The eighth HAMMER Store opens its doors in Mannheim.
2013
HAMMER Store number 8 opens in Mannheim.
2013
Professional ski athlete Philipp Schörghofer, triple giant slalom World Cup medallist and member of the Austrian national alpine team, prepares for the coming season on cardio equipment by HAMMER.
2014
More new HAMMER Stores open their doors in Stuttgart and Zurich.
2014
HAMMER SPORT AG launches SOLE by HAMMER, a new series of professional home training devices: The innovative, premium-class cardio machines for discerning customers are the latest addition by the home fitness equipment manufacturer and join the successful model series FINNLO by HAMMER and FINNLO MAXIMUM.
2014
HAMMER SPORT is the new sponsor of the Augsburg Panthers. HAMMER supports the successful hockey team with premium-quality fitness equipment for their newly refurbished training space at Curt-Frenzel Stadium. In addition to speedbikes for warm-ups before and cool-downs after training on the ice, the club’s new training space will be additionally equipped with kettlebells for functional training.
2014
HAMMER Store Cologne is the new partner of the Cologne Sharks. As part of the new partnership, HAMMER SPORT has provided a total of more than 20 FINNLO MAXIMUM speedbikes and one treadmill for the KEC power training and athletics room. Sharks trainer Niklas Sundblad is pleased. "These are top-line machines. The partnership with HAMMER means an even better standing for us in athletics."
2015
Stiftung Warentest edition 1/2015 (testing of 9 ergometer brands). Our ergometer Exum III of the FINNLO by HAMMER line took first place with a "good" (2.0) test result! The jury of experts had this to say: Expert opinion from Stiftung Warentest: "Operating the on-board computer is a breeze. All the displays are completely intuitive. An attractive piece of equipment with very high display accuracy that runs very quietly."
2015
Top Award: FINNLO MAXIMUM Multi-Gym FT2 is a winner! The new FINNLO MAXIMUM series FT2 Multi-Gym received the world's greatest innovation and design prize “Plus X Award” in four categories! Our multi-gym impressed with the following features: high quality, design, comfort of use and functionality Our FT2 Multi-Gym offers sophisticated training options and top quality. The 32 setting positions create more than 60 functional exercises.
2015
Not one, but TWO of our machines also received the Plus X Award! The Varon XTR ergometer and the Aquon Pro rowing machine, both from our FINNLO by HAMMER series, received the world’s greatest innovation and design prize "Plus X Award" in three categories: high quality, design and functionality.
2017
New at HAMMER SPORT: The Crossjump fitness trampolin. The Crossjump fitness trampoline by HAMMER makes endurance training fun and surplus pounds bounce right off. The patented jumping points make it easy to follow a set sequence of exercises and choreography. For more info about the trampoline visit www.hammer-crossjump.de.
2017
Rowing just like on the water: The Aquon Waterflow takes you there! Our Aquon Waterflow from the FINNLO by HAMMER series creates a very authentic rowing experience. The innovative and patented 4x water resistance system makes you feel as if you are actually rowing on water. Intensity can be increased in four increments to jack up your training level. FINNLO Aquon Waterflow – authentic rowing with the real "on-water" feel!
2017
Three new HAMMER Stores in Geneva, Berlin and Dortmund HAMMER SPORT opens three more stores. With new stores in Dortmund, Berlin and Geneva, HAMMER is set to increase its presence in northern Germany, the Ruhr region and Switzerland. All HAMMER SPORT AG products can be tested fully and put through their paces on-site at all HAMMER Stores. “Directly from the manufacturer” doesn’t just refer to the selection of products on offer and an exceptional manufacturer premium service. The big difference at HAMMER Stores is the knowledgeable advice available from fitness experts on site – a service not offered in traditional sports retail shops.
2017
Brand new: HAMMER small fitness equipment, resistance bands, tubes or gymnastics balls – the new small fitness equipment series by HAMMER satisfies everyone. This equipment specifically targets coordination and balance. The training possibilities are virtually endless, which means that training never gets tedious. For more information about our small exercise equipment please visit www.hammer.de/fitnesskleingeraete
2018
In January 2018, HAMMER SPORT AG enters the basketball sector with the top brand Dr. Dish which is a strong partner and current market leader. Other products of the American top brands Goalrilla and Goaliath complete the product range and turn HAMMER Basketball into one of the key players of trade business for the challenging basketball commerce in Europe. Basketball complements the sports concept of HAMMER Sport perfectly and contributes to the expansion of the core product range.
2018
The best product of the year! The Aquon Waterflow rowing machine not only impressed in 3 categories but was also awarded the ‘Plus X Award’ for ‘Best Product of the Year 2018’! Once a year, the panel of judges gives an award for the best of the best products – for the product that has scored points in their class in the most award categories. This year, our Aquon Waterflow rowing machine convinced the international jury across the board. The Aquon Waterflow rowing machine wins a Plus X Award in 3 categories: High Quality, Design and Functionality. The Plus X Award is the world's largest innovation prize for technology, sports and lifestyle. The international and independent jury from 27 industries honours innovative and sustainable products.
2019
World premiere: JumpStep – Step-Board meets Trampolin. At FIBO 2019, the world´s largest fitness fair, we introduce our fitness trampoline JumpStep. JumpStep is the first trampoline with an integrated step-board which for the first time ever combines Jumping Fitness with step aerobics. With this revolutionary fitness device, HAMMER provides a whole new level of workout exercises at home or at the gym.