PEARL | Made in the USA: Why Domestic Manufacturing Matters
At Guardian Sports, we value quality over quantity. That’s why every PEARL X, NX and DUAL X lacrosse ball is manufactured, packaged and shipped in-house at our Peachtree Corners, Georgia facility.
Domestic manufacturing matters today and in the long run – but why? Products made in the USA ensure better quality, faster shipping and long-term value. Plus, PEARL lacrosse balls are tariff-free, so you get the best of the best without all those hidden costs.
So, if you’re interested in an investment that’s worth your while, PEARL is the lacrosse ball for you.
DID YOU KNOW? PEARL X, NX and DUAL X are the only lacrosse balls made in the USA.
Reps are Limitless with PEARL.
Thanks to in-house production methods, our operations team can get orders processed and shipped right to your front door, field house or facility within days.
Meet our dedicated team, making it all happen behind the scenes:
MEET ANNA
“In-house manufacturing gives us a major edge—we’re the only lacrosse ball made in the US, and we can oversee every step of production, right here on-site. If a customer issue arises, we can troubleshoot in real time, ensuring fast, reliable service and consistent product quality.”
Anna Branon | Senior Operations Manager
MEET MINDY
“Having our customer service team in-house makes a huge difference. We’re not some outsourced call center. We’re right here where the product is made. That means we can answer questions faster, handle special requests, and actually understand what our customers need, because we see it all happen firsthand.”
Mindy Wheeler | Order Processing & Customer Service
MEET MADDY
“By producing, packaging, and shipping everything in-house, we’re able to monitor every step of the process closely. This ensures quality isn’t just checked at the end—it’s built into every stage, allowing us to consistently deliver high-performing products our customers can rely on.”
Maddy Duncan | Supply Chain Analyst
MEET SARITA
“When you manufacture here in the U.S., like we do at Guardian, you’re in control every step of the way. We’re not waiting weeks for overseas delays—we’re getting top-tier lacrosse balls out the door and into players’ hands when they need them.”
Sarita Gottlich | Order Fulfillment
Quality control testing is a top priority. We run a series of various tests on friction, bounce and impact to ensure your PEARL lacrosse balls meet the highest of standards because consistency truly matters.
Traditional lacrosse balls are typically made overseas from vulcanized rubber, which can break down over time – becoming greasy and falling out of spec after just a few games.
We saw an opportunity to improve.
With over 25 years of experience in chemical engineering, our founders, Lee and Erin Hanson, brought their expertise to the field. They challenged our team of local scientists to create a better ball — and they delivered. Using a high-performance elastomer, we developed PEARL: a premium lacrosse ball that meets all requirements and maintains its consistency over time.
At Guardian, we’re committed to pushing the game forward — one innovation at a time.
