A golf tee, golf ball marker holder, golf ball brush, and golf ball positioning tool are provided. The tee includes first, second and third legs extending from a body to form a tripod base. The golf ball brush includes a body in the form of a golf ball having a dimpled surface. An attachment member and a plurality of bristles extend outwardly from the dimpled surface. The marker holder includes an S-shaped flat body having a first side and a second side. The first side includes a receiving slot configured to removably receive a golf ball marker. The golf ball positioning tool includes an elongated body and first and second cupping or gripping members extending from the elongated body. The first and second cupping members may be configured to simultaneously contact and grasp a golf ball and a tee when in a closed configuration.

A golf tee, golf ball marker holder, golf ball brush, and golf ball positioning tool are provided. The tee includes first, second and third legs extending from a body to form a tripod base. The golf ball brush includes a body in the form of a golf ball having a dimpled surface. An attachment member and a plurality of bristles extend outwardly from the dimpled surface. The marker holder includes an S-shaped flat body having a first side and a second side. The first side includes a receiving slot configured to removably receive a golf ball marker. The golf ball positioning tool includes an elongated body and first and second cupping or gripping members extending from the elongated body. The first and second cupping members may be configured to simultaneously contact and grasp a golf ball and a tee when in a closed configuration.

A portable sports rack and delivery system including an elongate rack enclosure, and a method of use thereof are provided. The elongate rack enclosure defines a storage space for accommodating balls stacked one above the other. A delivery opening, disposed at a first end of the elongate rack enclosure, receives, accommodates, and delivers an uppermost ball from the storage space. A base member, attached to a second end of the elongate rack enclosure, supports the stacked balls within the storage space. A release component including a compression spring, disposed on an upper surface of the base member, elastically compresses and expands to elevate and release the uppermost ball from the storage space for delivery through the delivery opening. A training component, operably and adjustably coupled to a rear section of the elongate rack enclosure, extends above the first end of the elongate rack enclosure to assist in training a sportsperson.

Embodiments relate to a ball cleaning device that may be used to clean, polish, or resurface sports balls or other suitable surfaces. A ball cleaning device comprises a top housing, a bottom housing, and a conditioning pad. The top and bottom housing can each have a pocket. The top housing can be removably mounted on the bottom housing. The pocket of the top housing and the pocket of the bottom housing can align to form a cavity. The conditioning pad can be positioned inside the cavity.

Embodiments relate to a ball cleaning device that may be used to clean, polish, or resurface sports balls or other suitable surfaces. A ball cleaning device comprises a top housing, a bottom housing, and a conditioning pad. The top and bottom housing can each have a pocket. The top housing can be removably mounted on the bottom housing. The pocket of the top housing and the pocket of the bottom housing can align to form a cavity. The conditioning pad can be positioned inside the cavity.

A golf ball verification system and method is described. The illustrative golf ball verification system includes balls, bays and at least one target. Each of the balls includes a unique ID indicator. Additionally, each of the bays includes a ball dispenser, a first ball ID reader, a first diverter, and a first reject ball chute. The first ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The first diverter selects any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the first reject ball chute. Furthermore, each target includes a ball detector, a second ball ID reader, a second diverter, and a second reject ball chute. The second ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The second diverter selects the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the second reject ball chute.

A golf ball verification system and method is described. The illustrative golf ball verification system includes balls, bays and at least one target. Each of the balls includes a unique ID indicator. Additionally, each of the bays includes a ball dispenser, a first ball ID reader, a first diverter, and a first reject ball chute. The first ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The first diverter selects any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the first reject ball chute. Furthermore, each target includes a ball detector, a second ball ID reader, a second diverter, and a second reject ball chute. The second ball ID reader identifies any of the balls having unreadable ID indicators. The second diverter selects the balls having unreadable ID indicators for collection by the second reject ball chute.

A portable device for cleaning golf balls and golf clubs is provided. The device may include a hollow, impermeable housing and an impermeable lid. Situated on the lid beneath the lid inner surface is a plunger with a saddle in which to rest a golf ball. The device also contains a plurality of cleaning mechanisms disposed within an inner cavity of the housing and arranged to form a channel, so that when a user submerges and reciprocates the plunger, the golf balls are cleaned. The device may further include a spray nozzle to dispense cleaning solution onto golf clubs. A tee holder, divot fixer holder, and towel holder may also be coupled to the exterior of the housing. The device is preferably sized and shaped to be disposed within or coupled to a golf bag or golf cart.

A portable device for cleaning golf balls and golf clubs is provided. The device may include a hollow, impermeable housing and an impermeable lid. Situated on the lid beneath the lid inner surface is a plunger with a saddle in which to rest a golf ball. The device also contains a plurality of cleaning mechanisms disposed within an inner cavity of the housing and arranged to form a channel, so that when a user submerges and reciprocates the plunger, the golf balls are cleaned. The device may further include a spray nozzle to dispense cleaning solution onto golf clubs. A tee holder, divot fixer holder, and towel holder may also be coupled to the exterior of the housing. The device is preferably sized and shaped to be disposed within or coupled to a golf bag or golf cart.

A basketball net includes a multi-layer cord including each of an outer layer formed of a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber and an inner layer including a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking fiber. The outer layer is woven from a first antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn to form a wall that defines a central opening, and at least one cord is located within the central opening, the at least one cord formed by a second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The at least one cord includes a plurality of cords including a first cord formed by the second antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and a second cord including a third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn. The plurality of cords includes: the first cord; the second cord including the third antimicrobial, moisture wicking yarn and at least one monofiber yarn; and a third cord formed by a plurality of mono fiber yarns.