STX (sports manufacturer)

STX ( short form of the American word for bat: Stick ) is a sporting goods company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a subsidiary of Wm T. Burnett & Co.. Manufactures STX Lacrosse equipment, hockey equipment, golf equipment, while the company focuses mainly on the production of Lacrosseartikeln and is the leading manufacturer in terms of Lacrosseschlägern, protective equipment ( gloves, pads and eye protection ).

The company was founded in 1970 by Richard B -C. Tucker, Sr. founded as STX Inc.. STX is the exclusive supplier of the National Lacrosse Männerin the USA.

Inventions

In chronological order

  • First synthetic Lacrosse Head (top part of the bat ) (developed 1966-1970 )
  • First Aluminum Shaft for men and Damenlacrosse (1973 )
  • First interpenetrating network ( 1974)
  • STXBall, first ball for Soflacrosse (1979 )
  • The "Excalibur", the first head with open side ( 1985)
  • The " Arc ", the first head with open side during Damenlacrosse (1998)
  • The "Eclipse", the first goalie head with open side ( 1999)
  • The Crankshaft, first " offset" Shaft ( 2006)

Unknown invention date (selection)

  • First shaft made ​​of a composite material
  • First goalkeeper glove with reinforced thumb
  • Arm of one piece
Types of business entity Aluminium
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