Carlton Sports

Carlton Sports
Company typeSubsidiary (?–85)
IndustrySports equipment, textile, footwear
Founded1946
Defunct1985; 39 years ago (1985)
FateAcquired by BTR plc in 1985, becoming a brand
HeadquartersEngland
ProductsBadminton rackets, shuttlecocks, sportswear, athletic shoes, table tennis equipment
OwnerDunlop Slazenger (1985–96)
Cinven (1996–2004)
Frasers Group (2004–present)
Websitecarltonsports.com

Carlton Sports is a British sports equipment brand, focused on badminton and table tennis. Originally established in 1946, Carlton is currently part of the Frasers Group (formerly, "Sports Direct International").[1]

Badminton equipment by Carlton include rackets, shuttlecocks, sportswear, athletic shoes, and bags. For table tennis, Carlton offers rackets, balls, nets and post sets.[2]

  1. ^ Leading brands on Sports Direct Int., 16 Aug 2020
  2. ^ Carlton table tennis products on Sports Direct.com, 16 Aug 2020